Ben Affleck was seen for the first time on the Los Angeles set of his next film, the sequel to The Accountant.
The 51-year-old actor was clean-shaven because he wanted to play the lead role as Christian Wolff, a brilliant small-town CPA with high-functioning autism.
Jennifer Lopez’s husband looked much younger without his beard as he wore his hair dark brown and short.
In one image, Jennifer Garner’s ex had a cigarette in his mouth.
Despite mixed reviews at the time, the 2016 film earned over $155 million at the box office.
In recent years it has done well on streamers. When it became Netflix’s Global Top 10, talk of a sequel began.
Ben Affleck was seen for the first time on the Los Angeles set of his next film, the sequel to The Accountant
The 51-year-old actor was clean-shaven because he was set to play Christian Wolff, a genius small-town CPA with high-functioning autism
The Ben we are used to! Normally, Affleck has gray hair and a full beard; seen in January
Affleck was dressed casually with a light blue button-up shirt, tucked into belted khaki pants and gray sneakers.
Later, the Oscar-winning actor added a dark jacket with zippers across the chest.
The magazine cover boy seemed cheerful as he chatted with the crew.
Amazon Studios is overseeing the project, along with Ben’s friend Matt Damon as one of the film’s producers.
Both the original director, Gavin O’Connor, and the original screenwriter, Bill Dubuque, have returned.
Jon Bernthal is back as he played a villain who turned out to be Christian’s long-lost brother, who was just as smart as his genius brother. The two reunited after an intense fight scene at the end of the original film.
JK Simmons and Cynthia Addai-Robinson are also returning for the sequel.
According to Deadline, the plot of The Accountant 2 will follow Affleck’s character, who must solve the murder of Marybeth Medina’s (Addai-Robinson) boss.
Christian reunites with his estranged brother Brax (Bernthal), and together they must solve the mystery.
The release date of Accountant 2 has not yet been announced.
Jennifer Lopez’s husband looked much younger without his beard as he wore his hair dark and short. In one image, his makeup was touched up
Despite mixed reviews at the time, the 2016 film earned over $155 million at the box office. In recent years it has done well on streamers. When it became Netflix’s Global Top 10, talk of a sequel began
Affleck is seen here with costar Anna Kendrick
The film received good reviews when it was released in October 2016 and was praised as an unusual crime thriller, with Ben playing the titular character and John Lithgow (pictured) playing the villain.
The film received good reviews when it was released in October 2016 and was praised as an unusual crime thriller.
The film featured a bit of a twist, as Affleck’s character secretly kept the books for some of the world’s most dangerous criminal organizations.
He gets into trouble when a new client puts him in danger.
Ben was last seen in his wife Lopez’s documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.
Director Jason Bergh said working with Affleck was a highlight.
Bergh said: “Ben is great. He is a great filmmaker who understands the process and is extremely supportive.
“Honestly, I had to pinch myself. I moved to Los Angeles 20 years ago and have always dreamed of being in this position.”
Jason also said that JLo was generous with her time and access, but her best friend also filmed some of the more intimate moments.
The Greatest Love Story Never Told is a documentary about the making of Lopez’s 2024 visual album This Is Me… Now.
Ben was last seen in his wife Lopez’s documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told. Director Jason Bergh said working with Affleck was a highlight. Bergh said: “Ben is great. He’s a great filmmaker who understands the process.’ Seen in February
