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Tom Pelphrey won the 2026 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for HBO’s Task, dedicating the first win to his visibly pregnant fiancée Kaley Cuoco and thanking his family, sobriety and collaborators.
Tom Pelphrey won his first Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama series for Task, delivering an emotional speech that thanked his sobriety, family and HBO colleagues, and saluting co-star Mark Ruffalo. He also shouted out his fiancée, the very pregnant Kaley Cuoco, mentioning their daughter Matilda and the baby on the way as the crown jewels of his life.
Julianne Nicholson will reprise her Mare of Easttown role as Lori Ross in Task Season 2, creating a crossover between the two Brad Ingelsby–created Philadelphia-set series; her entrance details are undisclosed, and the Season 2 cast also includes Mark Ruffalo, Edgar Ramirez, and Mahershala Ali, with a premiere date yet to be announced.
Julianne Nicholson reprises Lori Ross in Task Season 2, signaling a potential shared universe with Mare of Easttown; Kate Winslet has expressed interest in returning as Mare (season 2 could film in 2027), and the season’s cast includes Mark Ruffalo and Mahershala Ali, but how Lori connects to the plot isn’t yet known.
Emmy winner Julianne Nicholson will reprise her Mare of Easttown role Lori Ross in HBO’s Task Season 2, signaling a shared universe between the Brad Ingelsby–created series set in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Ingelsby has previously floated the idea of their worlds intersecting, though no crossover plot is revealed. Season 2 follows Mark Ruffalo’s Tom Brandis leading a new FBI task force, with Mahershala Ali, Harry Melling, Adam Nagaitis, Aminah Nieves and Edgar Ramirez also starring.
Julianne Nicholson is joining Task Season 2 for a Mare of Easttown crossover, reprising her Emmy-winning role as Lori Ross. The link between the HBO drama and Task, both from creator Brad Ingelsby, places the Philadelphia suburbs in closer crossovers as Mark Ruffalo leads a new task force in Season 2; Nicholson’s exact function remains unclear, while Mare of Easttown’s second season has been teased. The cast also includes Mahershala Ali, Harry Melling, Adam Nagaitis, Aminah Nieves and Edgar Ramirez; no premiere date is announced.
Mahershala Ali is joining HBO's Task for season 2, reuniting with Mark Ruffalo; Ali will play Eddie Barnes, a Philadelphia DEA agent, as the show returns with Brad Ingelsby as showrunner and Ruffalo's FBI agent Tom Brandis leading a new task force, with the season exploring loyalties and conflicts within the operation.
Mahershala Ali has joined HBO's Task Season 2, portraying Eddie Barnes, a seasoned Philadelphia DEA agent who clashes with Tom Brandis's new task force. He is the first confirmed addition beyond returning star Mark Ruffalo. The series, which premiered in September 2025, was renewed for a second season and is currently in pre-production.
Mahershala Ali is joining HBO's crime drama Task for Season 2, portraying Eddie Barnes, a seasoned Philadelphia DEA agent whose unit clashes with Mark Ruffalo's Agent Tom Brandis and his new task force; the season brings Ruffalo back, with Ingelsby as showrunner and wiip as executive producers, and follows the shift after Tom Pelphrey's character is killed at the end of Season 1.
Creator Brad Ingelsby explains the emotional and narrative choices behind the less action-packed finale of 'Task,' highlighting Tom's journey of faith, sacrifice, and acceptance, culminating in a powerful courtroom speech and a poignant closing scene that sets the stage for future challenges.
Mark Ruffalo stars as FBI agent Tom Brandis in HBO's 'Task,' a crime drama created by Brad Ingelsby, set in Delco, Pennsylvania. The series explores themes of faith, family, and justice, culminating in a tense finale with potential for more seasons, especially involving Ruffalo's character.
Emilia Jones, known for her roles in CODA and Task, discusses her experience playing diverse characters, her admiration for acting that allows her to disappear into roles, and her thoughts on the finale of Task. She also shares insights about working with Tom Pelphrey, her interactions with kids on set, and her hopes for the future of the series.
HBO's 'The Chair Company' achieved its best comedy premiere in over five years with 1.4 million viewers over three days, while its lead-in 'Task' continues to grow, reaching 4 million viewers for its penultimate episode and averaging 6.7 million across platforms, indicating strong audience engagement.
Raúl Castillo discusses his intense role in HBO's 'Task,' particularly the challenging and dark scene where his character Cliff is tortured, highlighting the emotional and physical demands of the role and his admiration for the show's production and cast.
HBO's new series 'Task' premiered strongly with 3.1 million viewers in the first three days, marking a 26% increase from 'Mare of Easttown' and ranking among HBO's top five series debuts, with global success on HBO Max.