Producer Neal H. Moritz stated, "It just got to be too much" concerning Ryan Phillippe's absence from the reboot, mentioning they considered it would be "pushing it" to bring back all original cast members. He assured that their decision had nothing to do with a lack of love for Phillippe, and hinted at potential space for him in future sequels.
Despite no plot holes or cliff-hangers in âThe Accountant 2â, Gavin OâConnor has started teasing plans for a third installment, aiming for a trilogy.