When The Accountant came out in 2016, I remember me and my dad being shocked at just how much we loved it. The action and conspiracy were gripping, and all cast members gave great performances. When we heard there was going to be a sequel, our interest was immediately piqued, looking forward to how a sequel could expand on the character of Christian (Ben Affleck) and his skill set.

While many of the cast are returning, many were probably surprised to learn that Anna Kendrick won’t be reprising her role as Dana in The Accountant 2, as she was one of the humanizing elements for Christian, and her star power made her feel like a staple of a potential sequel. However, when we examine the reasons for Kendrick not returning, they do seem to be completely valid. She may be one of the most watchable performers of our current generation, but bringing her back would be unnecessary with how they left her character, and it isn’t the direction the creatives behind the project want to go in as per interviews on the subject, as they want to focus on the core of the original's narrative, rather than giving too much attention to the supporting characters.