The Accountant 2: First image of new film with Ben Affleck released

Ben Affleck is returning to action cinema - and even this year. In the thriller "The Accountant 2", he will once again take on the role of math genius Christian Wolff.

Amazon MGM Studios has now also released the first image. Alongside Ben Affleck, "The Punisher" star Jon Bernthal can also be seen in the picture. The actor was also part of the cast in the first part from 2016 as Christian's brother Brax. Also returning will be "Whiplash" actor J.K. Simmons and Cynthia Addai-Robinson, who was last seen in "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power".

Plot, director and start date of The Accountant 2

In "The Accountant 2", their character contacts Christian Wolff to help her solve a murder. They also receive support from his deadly brother Brax.

As in part one, Gavin O'Connor will once again be responsible for directing. He is best known for the sports drama "Warrior" with Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton. In addition to "The Accountant", he recently shot the basketball film "The Way Back" with Ben Affleck.

"The Accountant 2" won't be too long in coming. The film will be released in cinemas on April 25, 2025. To refresh your memory, you can watch the trailer for the first part here again.

Ben Affleck's most popular films

Ben Affleck is an actor, producer and director who has played a variety of roles over the last few decades and has established himself as one of the most recognizable personalities in Hollywood. Whether in action films, dramatic roles or as a director, Affleck has continued to evolve and can now be found in a wide range of genres. Here is a selection of his most popular films that showcase both his acting talent and his versatility as a filmmaker.

Good Will Hunting

One of the most famous and perhaps most important films of Ben Affleck's career is "Good Will Hunting". In this film, Affleck plays the role of Chuckie, an old friend of the brilliant mathematical genius Will Hunting (Damon), alongside his long-time friend Matt Damon, with whom he also wrote the screenplay. The film won several Oscars, including Best Original Screenplay, and catapulted Affleck and Damon into the top tier of Hollywood actors. Affleck received much acclaim for his portrayal of a loyal but down-to-earth friend.

Armageddon

In "Armageddon", one of the biggest blockbusters of the late 90s, Affleck plays A.J. Frost, who becomes part of a team of drillers sent into space to stop a giant asteroid from destroying the Earth. The movie, directed by Michael Bay, is an action-packed disaster spectacle with Affleck as the action hero. Armageddon became a huge commercial success and cemented Affleck's status as a box office star.

The Town

Ben Affleck not only showed his acting skills, but also his talent as a director in "The Town", a gripping thriller in which he plays a bank robber named Doug MacRay. During a bank robbery, Doug and his accomplices take bank employee Claire (Rebecca Hall) hostage. After they let Claire go, a romance develops between her and Doug, without her knowing that Doug was the hostage-taker. The film was well received by both critics and audiences. "The Town" stands for the modern gangster film and is one of Affleck's best directorial works.

Argo

As director and lead actor in "Argo", Ben Affleck not only scored another major success, but also won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film is based on the true story of a secret CIA mission during the 1979 hostage-taking at the US embassy in Iran. Affleck plays Tony Mendez, a CIA agent who stages a risky drama to rescue six American diplomats from Iran. Argo was a huge critical and financial hit, and recognition for Affleck's directorial work increased.

Gone Girl

In David Fincher's "Gone Girl", Ben Affleck plays Nick Dunne, a man who is suddenly suspected of murdering his wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) after she mysteriously disappears. The movie is a tense thriller that sheds light on the darker facets of relationships. Affleck delivers one of the best performances of his career, playing a man whose life is slowly falling apart. The film was critically acclaimed and featured Affleck in a serious, multi-layered role that further cemented his reputation as a seroius actor.

The Accountant

In "The Accountant", Affleck plays Christian Wolff, a mathematical genius and autistic man who works as a contract killer for criminal organizations. The film combines action with a character study and portrays Affleck as one of the most unusual action heroes of recent years. The film was commercially successful and featured Affleck in an action role that challenged him with a psychologically complex character.