In a recent episode of “Anatomy of a Scene,” director Gavin O’Connor reveals the secrets behind a pivotal sequence from his movie “The Accountant 2.” The scene, which features actor Ben Affleck performing an impressive line dance with co-star Jon Bernthal, showcases Christian Wolff’s autistic character finding connection through social interactions.
O’Connor explains that the scene serves multiple purposes as the film progresses. It allows for deeper exploration of the brothers’ relationship and provides a chance for Christian to connect with a woman in a new way. The director notes that the scene highlights Christian’s mathematical brain, as he uses footwork patterns to compute quickly.
To ensure accuracy, O’Connor attended rehearsals with choreographer Jennifer Hamilton, who presented various line dance ideas before they narrowed down the choreography. Affleck simply followed the routine, and O’Connor emphasizes that his character didn’t need to be perfect – just genuine in his performance.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/movies/the-accountant-2-clip.html