The Accountant was a surprise hit in 2016, and even in the years after its release, as the film got a major boost by streaming on Netflix. It made the chances for a sequel all the more plausible, to the delight of its quietly passionate fanbase. It’s been nearly a decade since Ben Affleck’s title character — an autistic accountant who becomes a reluctant mercenary — captured hearts and imaginations alike. Given the actor’s resurgence in the intervening years, it makes total sense to see his adventures continue.
