Ben Affleck in Talks to Star in New Thriller THE ACCOUNTANT

Ben Affleck is poised to follow up GONE GIRL with another thriller.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar winner is in talks to star in Bill Dubuque's THE ACCOUNTANT, which has been in development since 2011. Alongside Affleck, WARRIOR's Gavin O'Connor is in talks to direct for Warner Bros.

Though details on the film's exact plot are being kept under wraps, THR reports that Affleck will play "an accountant who doubles as an assassin."

Affleck's latest film, "Gone Girl," directed by David Fincher, hits theaters this Friday. He's currently shooting Zack Snyder's "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice." Affleck recently starred in the Academy Award-winning Best Picture "Argo," which he also directed and produced, earning acclaim and a BAFTA Award nomination for his performance in the film, as well as a number of directing honors. In 2010, he starred in and directed the hit crime thriller "The Town." His recent acting work also includes "The Company Men," "State of Play," and "Hollywoodland," for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Earlier in his career, Affleck starred in and co-wrote (with Matt Damon) "Good Will Hunting," for which he won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

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