My personal interest revolves around the release of The Accountant since 2016. I do recall, the film had quite ordinary positive reviews from critics, though perhaps the average viewer was unfairly stricter than what the movie itself deserved to be. However, people took up this action thriller quite well. It helped the picture gross $ 155 million worldwide as well as made it the number one most rented movie on VOD in 2017.
There was a positive and warm welcome from the audience and with such a good performance there was a great fan following. However, The Accountant directed by Gavin O’Connor who also directed the remarkable Warrior also received undeserving neglect into period of time. This continued even after the new installment was announced which we had all but given up hope for…until now.
Welcome Back, Christian Wolff
If you think that Christian Wolff as played by Ben Affleck and obscene “certain sets of skills” was interesting, then I have a good news for you! Deadline has confirmed that the accountant 2 is definitely happening. Do not be quick about it, the accountant bonus is officially on the move.
The encouraging report indicates that this installment will maintain the quality and standards of its predecessor. Gavin O’Connor is back to direct and this time, Affleck Irby, Jon Bernthal, JK Simmons and Cynthia will also be part of the cast from the earlier film. In addition, Bill Dubuque who handed the screenplay of the first Account will, in turn, provide us with the second Account.
Plotwise, The Accountant 2 picks up with Medina’s old boss being killed and when the ex collies requests help, Wolff is brought in to explain the matter. To make matters worse, Chris will do all sorts of things including using his intelligence and ‘dubious’ Ben Affleck imprisoned wrongdoings in a bid to solve the puzzle while being pursued by very mean people who do not want the puzzle solved.
So far there is no news on the actual release date for The Accountant 2 but I must say that I can hardly wait for it just as one waits for May rain.