In exciting news for fans of the action thriller genre, it has been confirmed that Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson have all signed deals to reprise their roles in "The Accountant 2." The highly anticipated sequel is being produced by Artists Equity, in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios.

Directed by Gavin O'Connor, who helmed the original film, "The Accountant 2" will see a return of the original scriptwriter, Bill Dubuque. The first installment of the franchise was a global success, grossing a remarkable $155 million worldwide during its 2016 theatrical release. It went on to become the most-rented digital film of the following year.

In the first film, Affleck portrayed Christian Wolff, a talented CPA with autism who led a double life as a forensic accountant for criminal organizations. Bernthal played Christian's brother, Brax, who operated a security company, while Simmons portrayed Ray King, the Director of the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Addai-Robinson took on the role of Marybeth Medina, a Treasury agent tasked with uncovering Christian's true identity.

The plot of the sequel revolves around Medina's former boss being murdered by unknown assassins, prompting her to seek Christian's help in solving the crime. Teaming up with his estranged but highly skilled brother Brax, Christian utilizes his brilliant mind and unconventional methods to piece together the puzzle. But their search for the truth attracts the attention of ruthless killers determined to stop them.

The collaboration between Artists Equity and Amazon MGM has already yielded successful projects such as the Jennifer Lopez documentary "The Greatest Love Story Never Told" and the Golden Globe-nominated sports marketing drama "Air." Their upcoming project, "Unstoppable," based on the remarkable true story of wrestler Anthony Robles, is eagerly anticipated.

Ben Affleck, in addition to reprising his role in "The Accountant 2," has recently been involved in the drama film "Air," which explored Nike's groundbreaking partnership with Michael Jordan on the Air Jordan shoe line. Meanwhile, Jon Bernthal will be seen as Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, in the Marvel series "Daredevil: Born Again" on Disney+.

J.K. Simmons, whose recent notable credits include "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and the Amazon film "Being the Ricardos," has a string of exciting projects in the pipeline, including Clint Eastwood's "Juror #2" and the action thriller "The Union" with Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry. As for Cynthia Addai-Robinson, she has been seen in Ava DuVernay's "Origin" and FX's "The Bear."

"The Accountant 2" marks a highly anticipated reunion of the talented cast and crew, as well as the continuation of a thrilling and successful franchise. With its intriguing plot and the promise of electrifying performances, fans can expect another action-packed experience when the film hits theaters.

No release date has been announced for "The Accountant 2" at this time.

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