HBO’s ‘Task’ will see a ‘Mare of Easttown’ crossover in the second season
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Key Points:
- A crossover between the crime thriller Task and Mare of Easttown is in development, with Julianne Nicholson reprising her role as Lori Ross from Mare of Easttown in Task’s new season.
- Task, starring Mark Ruffalo as an ex-priest-turned-FBI agent, recently received six Emmy nominations, including one for Ruffalo's performance, and is beginning production on its second season.
- Both shows share creative teams and are set in the Philadelphia area, with creator Brad Ingelsby intentionally connecting their worlds through shared locations and cultural details like the Delco accent.
- While Mare of Easttown was initially a limited series, discussions about a second season have been ongoing, with Kate Winslet expressing optimism about filming potentially starting in 2027.
- Task’s second season introduces new cast members, including Mahershala Ali, but a premiere date has not yet been announced, and it is unclear if Winslet will appear in the crossover.
