Ben Affleck talks social awkwardness amid public and personal changes

Filmmaker and actor Ben Affleck exuded sophistication as he attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Accountant 2 on Wednesday.

The 52-year-old star continued to show off his freshly dyed hair and beard, both appearing noticeably darker and his beard shed its signature salt-and-pepper look, as he looked dapper in a classic navy suit.

At the core of The Accountant 2 are Christian Wolff, played by Ben, and his brother Brax, portrayed by Jon Bernthal.

Christian, a brilliant forensic accountant with autism, becomes involved in investigating the murder of a treasury agent. Eight years have passed since the events of the first The Accountant film.

The star appearance comes after his candid admission of flirting following his divorce from 55-year-old Jennifer Lopez.

Despite his past relationship with Lopez, Ana de Armas, Jennifer Garner, Gwyneth Paltrow and Shauna Sexton, the star shockingly admitted that he isn’t smooth around women.

During a press junket for his film, Affleck, who ended his marriage to the Waiting for Tonight singer in January after two and a half years, admitted he relates to his character Christian’s social awkwardness, particularly when it comes to flirting.

Is Ben Affleck making The Accountant 2?

The Accountant 2, a 2025 American action thriller written by Bill Dubuque and directed by Gavin O'Connor, serves as a follow-up to the 2016 original. 

Ben alongside Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and J.K. Simmons reprise their roles, while Daniella Pineda joins the cast.

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