'Task' Season 2 Is 'Mare of Easttown' Crossover With Julianne Nicholson
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Julianne Nicholson is joining Season 2 of HBO’s detective drama "Task," reprising her Emmy-winning role as Lori Ross from "Mare of Easttown," marking a crossover between the two series created by Brad Ingelsby.
- Both "Task" and "Mare of Easttown" are set in working-class Philadelphia suburbs, though their connection had not been direct until Nicholson’s character appeared in "Task."
- Season 2 of "Task" stars Mark Ruffalo as Tom Brandis leading a new task force, with a storyline focusing on the complexity of identifying the true target of their operation; other cast members include Mahershala Ali, Harry Melling, Adam Nagaitis, Aminah Nieves, and Edgar Ramirez.
- "Mare of Easttown," originally a miniseries starring Kate Winslet, is expected to return for a second season, with early discussions underway and potential filming around 2027, though Winslet’s involvement in "Task" remains uncertain.
- Julianne Nicholson is a two-time Emmy winner with a diverse acting portfolio, including roles in "Hacks," "Paradise," "Winning Time," and upcoming projects, and is represented by United Talent Agency, Untitled Entertainment, and B-Side Management.
