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  • Ben Affleck Jon Bernthal Reunite As Brothers In Accountant 2

    Ben Affleck Jon Bernthal Reunite As Brothers In Accountant 2

    In the newly released trailer for *The Accountant 2*, Ben Affleck teams up with Jon Bernthal, presenting a compelling brotherly dynamic.

    Following the events of the original film, Christian Wolff (played by Affleck) is seen traversing the nation in his Airstream trailer. His attempts at speed dating take a comical turn, underscoring the struggles of social interaction for the brilliant mathematician. Known as The Accountant, he continues to apply his exceptional skills to facilitate money laundering for some of the most notorious criminals worldwide.

    Tragedy strikes when Raymond King (J.K. Simmons), Christian’s former contact at the Treasury Department, is found murdered. Mysteriously, “Find the Accountant” is inscribed on his arm. In a twist of fate, U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) enlists Christian to solve the murder and track down King’s killers.

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    This investigation will require more than just analytical skills. To assist him, Christian turns to his brother, Braxton (Jon Bernthal), who is depicted as a highly skilled mercenary. Together, the siblings delve into a web of assassins that need to be eliminated. The action-filled trailer culminates in an intense sequence where Christian and Brax carry out a coordinated ambush, leaving a trail of destruction behind.

    Joining the cast are Daniella Pineda and Allison Robertson.

    Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal point guns in The Accountant 2.
    Warrick Page / Prime, Amazon Content Services

    Gavin O’Connor returns as director for *The Accountant 2*, with a screenplay penned by Bill Dubuque. This marks the third collaboration between O’Connor and Affleck, following *The Accountant* and *The Way Back*.

    The original *The Accountant*, released in 2016, exceeded expectations at the box office, amassing over $155 million against a $44 million budget.

    *The Accountant 2* is set to hit theaters on April 25, 2025, courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. Fans will have the chance to catch an early screening on April 15, coinciding with Tax Day. Tickets are currently available through the official movie website.

  • Punisher’s Jon Bernthal Explains Why He Left Daredevil: Born Again

    Punisher’s Jon Bernthal Explains Why He Left Daredevil: Born Again

    Caution: This article includes spoilers from the newest episode of Daredevil: Born Again.

    The Punisher has made his comeback. In the recent episode of Daredevil: Born Again, Jon Bernthal thrillingly returns as Frank Castle, the notorious vigilante known as the Punisher.

    This episode marks Bernthal’s first appearance as the character since the 2019 series, The Punisher, on Netflix. His return almost didn’t happen, as Bernthal had initially stepped away from the first draft of Daredevil: Born Again.

    “Ultimately, I didn’t see it,” Bernthal shared with Entertainment Weekly. “I didn’t resonate with the version of Frank that they were presenting. It just didn’t align with what I believed would appeal to the fans and felt out of sync with the character. So we decided to part ways.”

    In September 2023, Marvel decided to revamp Born Again, bringing in new writers and directors to infuse the series with a darker, more brutal tone reminiscent of the original Netflix series.

    Dario Scardapane took over as the new showrunner for Born Again. With these creative changes, Bernthal found a renewed interest in returning to the role.

    “They really included me in the conversation,” Bernthal explained. “We dove deep into Frank’s psychological and physical state.”

    Jon Bernthal as the Punisher looking intense.
    Netflix

    Daredevil: Born Again won’t be the final appearance for Bernthal’s Punisher character. He is set to star in a new Disney+ special, reminiscent of Werewolf by Night. Bernthal has taken an active role in this project, co-writing the screenplay alongside director Reinaldo Marcus Green.

    “The narrative we’ve crafted is something truly remarkable,” Bernthal remarked about the upcoming special. “It captures the raw, psychologically multifaceted, and unyielding essence of Frank, where there are no simple solutions and every act of violence has serious repercussions. I’m thankful that they’re allowing me to explore these depths.”

    The next chapter of Daredevil: Born Again will stream on Disney+ on Tuesday, March 25.

  • Jon Bernthal Stars In Punisher Special For Disney+ And Marvel

    Jon Bernthal Stars In Punisher Special For Disney+ And Marvel

    Jon Bernthal is gearing up to share more tales as the Punisher.

    According to Entertainment Weekly, Bernthal will return to his iconic role as Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher, in a Marvel special set to air on Disney+. The project will be directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, who is co-writing the script with Bernthal.

    “It’s like a shotgun blast of a story, but also has all the pathos and emotion that you want out of a Frank Castle story,” said Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television, to EW. “It’s so exciting.”

    Bernthal is not only returning as the Punisher in the special but will also reprise his role in the first season of Daredevil: Born Again. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the Punisher special is scheduled for release in 2026, coinciding with the anticipated second season of Daredevil: Born Again.

    This Punisher special will be released under Marvel Studios’ Special Presentations banner. Marvel has previously delivered two specials on Disney+: Werewolf by Night and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

    Bernthal first took on the role of Frank Castle in the second season of Netflix’s Daredevil. Following a tragic incident in which his family is murdered by gang members, Castle becomes the merciless vigilante known as the Punisher. Bernthal later starred in The Punisher, which aired for two seasons on Netflix from 2017 to 2019.

    Jon Bernthal holds a gun in The Punisher.
    Netflix

    Disney is making a concerted effort to integrate the Marvel characters that originated on Netflix into the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. Notably, Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk/Kingpin are set to transition into Daredevil: Born Again, which is scheduled to premiere on March 4 on Disney+.

    With Matt Murdock officially part of the MCU again, it raises the possibility for Marvel to bring back other members of Daredevil’s circle from The Defenders, such as Luke Cage (Mike Colter), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), and Danny Rand/Iron Fist (Finn Jones).