Task may have recently wrapped its first season, but HBO is already ready for another case from creator Brad Ingelsby, as it was announced as part of HBO’s slate presentation that the series will return for Season 2.
The renewal for the drama starring Mark Ruffalo kicked off the presentation by HBO and HBO Max content Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys in New York City on November 20. Below, we’re breaking down everything we know so far about Task‘s return, including whether Ruffalo is set to return alongside other cast members. Scroll down for a closer look, and stay tuned for additional details as we await additional news regarding Task Season 2.
When will Task Season 2 premiere?
No premiere date for Task Season 2 has been announced, but stay tuned for production updates that could indicate when the show will return for more crime drama.
What has been said about Task Season 2?
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Task is among HBO’s top three fastest-growing debut seasons, making it a major success. HBO’s Programming EVP and Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, Francesca Orsi, shared in a statement, “We knew well in advance of its launch that we had a powerful drama series on our hands, but it has been so rewarding to witness the audience’s fervor and embrace of this show as it grew week after week. Rarely does a writer balance humanistic storytelling with intricate, explosive plotting, but Brad Ingelsby is one of our industry’s greats, and we have no doubt he will strike as profoundly and addictively once again in Season 2.”
Ingelsby, who also helmed HBO’s other hit series Mare of Easttown, said, “We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have HBO’s unwavering support of Task from the very first script onwards, throughout production, and during their extraordinary launch of our first season to audiences. They are an unmatched creative home. On behalf of the entire Task team, in front of and behind the camera, I am honored and excited to get back to work on a second season of our show.”
Who stars in Task Season 2?
While HBO didn’t confirm Season 2’s full cast, the announcement indicates Ruffalo’s return as FBI agent Tom Brandis is very likely. He starred in Season 1 alongside Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Raúl Castillo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton. Stay tuned for further details about Season 2’s official casting announcements at a later date as we await final word.
What would Task Season 2 be about?
No logline or synopsis for Season 2 of Task has been shared at this time, but as fans saw in Season 1, the story revolved around the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, where FBI agent Tom headed a Task Force to put an end to a string of robberies committed by family man Robbie Prendergast (Pelphrey).
Season 1 concluded with Tom helping to uproot corruption within the Task Force and helping free Robbie’s family from the clutches of a vindictive biker gang. Where Season 2 will take viewers remains to be seen, but keep an eye out for more details in the months ahead.
Who makes Task Season 2?
Season 1 of Task was helmed by creator, writer, and showrunner Brad Ingelsby, who executive-produced the show with directors Jeremiah Zagar and Salli Richardson-Whitfield, as well as Paul Lee, Mark Roybal, Mark Ruffalo, David Crockett, and Ron Schmidt. Meanwhile, Nicole Jordan-Webber and Jeremy Yaches served as co-executive producers. Ingelsby will return in his role as series showrunner for Season 2.
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