Gavin O’Connor and Ben Affleck are expected to return for The Accountant sequel Warner Bros. Pictures is moving forward with plans for a The Accountant sequel. Deadline brings word that director Gavin O’Connor, screenwriter Bill Dubuque and star Ben Affleck are in talks to return for a big screen followup to the hit 2016 thriller. The article also notes that the first film’s Jon Bernthal is likely to return as well. RELATED: CS Interview: The Accountant Director Gavin O’Connor Speaking with CS shortly before the original film’s release, O’Connor was optimistic about the chances for an Accountant sequel. “There’s more to be explored with this character,” he said.