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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Accountant 2' is releasing on an OTT platform this week; Check out the details
'The Accountant 2' starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal will soon see the light of the smaller screens, as the film will be releasing on OTT this week. The sequel will continue to 'find the accountant' as Christian Wolff tries to find out who murdered his former associate. When and where is 'The Accountant 2' releasing? Amazon Prime Video recently announced that the sequel would be streaming on their OTT platform from June 5. 'Christian Wolff has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to 'find the accountant,' Wolff is compelled to solve the case,' according to the official logline provided by the Amazon MGM Studios. What will happen in 'The Accountant 2"? Only this time, when Wolff is trying to solve the case, he recruits his highly lethal brother, Braxton Wolff (Jon). The brothers partner up with the U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), and while they try to uncover the conspiracy theory, they become the target of the murderers who won't stop to keep their secrets buried. Along with the aforementioned cast, other stars of Gavin O'Connor's film include J. K. Simmons, Daniella Pineda , Allison Robertson, Andrew Howard, Robert Morgan, Grant Harvey , and many more. How are the characters different.... At a global press conference of 'Accountant 2' attended by ETimes, Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal discussed about how their roles are different from previous blockbuster franchises like 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' and 'The Punisher,' respectively. Ben stated, 'To me, what makes the action in 'The Accountant 2' so unique is that it's always rooted in character motivation. It's not about creating a shot that looks cool or building a sequence for visual flair. Everything is driven by what these characters want and why they are fighting in the first place.' Jon Bernthal continued, 'You can't lie in a fight - you just can't. What you want is right there, so if you are going for it, you have got to know why. Gavin has a hunger to really dive into what makes these characters tick. For Brax, the emotional baggage from their childhood and their father's influence is always there. The violence isn't just for show - it's way to express love and loyalty.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Accountant 2 Prime Video Streaming Release Date Revealed for Ben Affleck Movie
An Amazon Prime Video streaming release date for has been announced. The Accountant 2 was released in United States theaters in April 2025 from Amazon MGM Studios. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, the sequel to 2016's The Accountant sees Ben Affleck reprise his role as Christian Wolff while Jon Bernthal also returns as Braxton. The Accountant 2 will begin streaming globally on Prime Video on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The official synopsis for the sequel movie reads, 'Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to 'find the accountant,' Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.' The cast further includes Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, and J.K. Simmons. Bill Dubuque wrote the script for the film, while Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, and Mark Williams serve as producers. The Accountant 2 made a little over $100 million at the global box office. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, as it currently has a 76 percent fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. O'Connor, who also directed the first film in the franchise, has previously said that he wants to make a whole trilogy of The Accountant movies. While The Accountant 3 has not yet been officially confirmed, the director has also said there won't be a nine-year wait this time around, as there was between The Accountant and The Accountant 2. Source: Prime Video The post The Accountant 2 Prime Video Streaming Release Date Revealed for Ben Affleck Movie appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
'The Accountant 2' to stream Thursday on Prime Video
June 2 (UPI) -- Amazon MGM Studios announced Monday that The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal, will begin streaming on Prime Video Thursday. In the sequel, Affleck, 52, reprises his role as Christian Wolff, an autistic forensic accountant hired by Financial Crime Enforcement Network agent Maybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) to finish a case after an acquaintance was murdered. The job reunites Wolff with his brother Braxton (Bernthal), a hitman, and they find themselves the "targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried." "I love this character. I really enjoyed playing," Affleck recently said. The first film premiered in 2016. The sequel also stars Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson and J.K. Simmons. Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal attend 'Accountant 2' premiere
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ben Affleck Admits He ‘Still Likes Latinas' Amid Jennifer Lopez Divorce
Newly single Ben Affleck still has a joke or two up his sleeve about his dating life, and Latina women being his type, months after he and settled their divorce. The actor and have seemingly come to terms with their split and now focus on tying up certain loose ends, like selling their Beverly Hills mansion. On Thursday, TMZ approached Affleck as he stepped out for dinner in West Hollywood's Lavo Ristorante weeks after his 'Accountant 2' hit the theaters. He appeared all suited up and conversed with the reporter in Spanish in a funny exchange, admitting that he 'still likes Latinas.' In a comical exchange with TMZ, Ben Affleck jokingly reaffirmed that Latina women are still his type after his split from Jennifer Lopez. Recently, there has been speculation surrounding his dating life ever since his breakup, with reports suggesting that he might be looking forward to finding love again. More recently, he spent Thursday evening having dinner at Lavo Ristorante in West Hollywood and appeared well-dressed as always. The outlet approached him outside and caught him in a good mood. The photographer first congratulated the Oscar winner on his new film and asked how he felt about being 'Hollywood's most eligible bachelor' in Spanish. He responded with a laugh before saying, 'Muy bien,' which translates to 'very good' in English. The publication then asked Affleck if he still liked 'Latinas,' and he was just about prepared with his answer. 'Of course, I do,' the industry veteran replied as he admitted to his fondness for Latina women. The clip then showed him getting into his vehicle. Ben Affleck's witty response to the reporter's questions came after his and Jennifer Lopez's highly publicized divorce. However, rumors are that the actor might be getting back into his dating game. A source exclusively told In Touch that Affleck is 'most happy' when he's in a 'relationship with somebody he respects and sees as an equal.' Now, he is reportedly 'determined to find another relationship like that again.' The post Ben Affleck Admits He 'Still Likes Latinas' Amid Jennifer Lopez Divorce appeared first on Reality Tea.
Canada Standard
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Canada Standard
Ben Affleck shares
Washington DC [US], May 8 (ANI): Actor Ben Affleck shares his views on the paprazzi culture and said that he empathises with singer Britney Spears for her experience with paparazzi frenzy, reported People. The Accountant 2 star, shared on an episode of the This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von podcast as quoted by People that he particularly had compassion for what Britney Spears, had to go through at the peak of the paparazzi frenzy. 'A long time ago, years and years ago, I really had a lot of empathy for Britney Spears because I remember it seemed like -- I mean [she's] not someone I knew or hung out with -- but just like everybody else you see all this s--- that comes through,' Affleck (52) recalled as quoted by People. He continued, 'But having had my own experiences myself, I knew these are people who are following her around at a time where she may or may not have been having difficulty,' as quoted by People. The actor said that he didn't 'know' what Spears (43) was dealing with at the time since he didn't 'know her,' but he did understand 'the cycle of having people harangue you and yell at you and hassle you and follow you' to create 'a tizzy,' as quoted by People. The actor has been in the entertainment industry for decades. Actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck recalled meeting Kevin Costner alongside Matt Damon when they were working as extras. Affleck and Damon started their career in the entertainment industry as film extras. During their recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Affleck responded to Kevin, stating he recalled him and Damon while they were working on the 1989 film, 'Field of Dreams' as per The Hollywood Reporter. 'Field of Dreams' is a 1989 sports fantasy drama film written and directed by Phil Alden Robinson, and based on Canadian novelist W P Kinsella's 1982 novel Shoeless Joe. The film stars Kevin Costner as a farmer who builds a baseball field in his cornfield that attracts the ghosts of baseball legends, including Shoeless Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta) and the Chicago Black Sox. Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, and Burt Lancaster (in his final film role) also star. 'Kevin is being kind saying he remembers us because we were not memorable,' he said, adding, 'It's sweet of him to say that, but I'm pretty sure he remembers the actors with lines.' Ben Affleck is known for his roles in movies like 'Good Will Hunting', Argo and others. (ANI)
