Many original cast members returned for 'The Accountant 2,' but one notable star was missing. Here's everything to know about why Anna Kendrick isn't in 'The Accountant 2.'

Specifically, the film’s director Gavin O’Connor, recently told the New York Times in a joint interview with its star Ben Affleck, that he’d like to bring back Anna Kendrick ‘s character Dana if there is a third movie. The actress played Christian’s (played by Affleck) love interest in the 2016 film.

The original movie, distributed by Warner Bros, follows Affleck's forensic accountant with high-functioning autism, Christian Wolff, who is forced to utilise his skills as an assassin when a new client puts his life in danger.