Ben Affleck back as a killer genius: The Accountant 2 surprised!

Ben Affleck back as a killer genius: The Accountant 2 surprised!

Bingo-Bar, USA - In the upcoming continuation of the action thriller "The Accountant", Ben Affleck will again take on the leading role. In "The Accountant 2" he slips back into the role of Christina Wolff, an autistic math genius, whose extraordinary skills lead him to the abysses of the underworld. Loud oe24 tells the plot of a murder of raymond king, played by J.K. Simmons, who leaves a cryptic message that Wolff involved in a complex case.

The first part of the film, which was published in 2016, was a financial success and played $ 155 million on the box office, and he also enjoys streaming services. Affleck's character can be found in a world full of drug cartels and terrorist networks. Together with his brother Brax (Jon Bernthal) and Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), the deputy director of the US Ministry of Finance, Wolff reveals a conspiracy that also includes human trafficking. In doing so, they get into the crosshair of an unscrupulous killer network, which all starts to keep their secrets.

a progress in the representation of autism

The media play a crucial role in the perception of autism in society and the representation of mental illnesses. A current study by the Transitional Psychiatry Research Center, cited by kl.ac.at has changed in recent years, but often does not match the values ​​of a performance -oriented society.

The study analyzed 31 articles from recent years and has shown that the representation of autism in the media varies. Stereotypes and negative representations, which often prevail in newspapers, films and on television, are particularly problematic. The perspective of autistic persons is hardly available in these media, which hinders understanding and acceptance in society. In contrast, the literature offers more diverse and positive perspectives.

A look into the future

With the upcoming release of "The Accountant 2", it will be discussed again how characters like Wolff are presented in the media. It remains to be hoped that future film projects, as already indicated by director Gavin O’Connor, not only emphasize the action factor, but also offer an authentic view of autistic people. An integrative approach could help improve the public image of autism and reduce prejudices.

An increase in positive representations on social media shows that many autistic people share their experiences and repeal themselves. This could be the key to bridge the discrepancy between the media representation and the reality and create more authentic content.