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Announcements Mar 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Mahershala Ali Joins Mark Ruffalo In Season Two Of ‘Task’ At HBO

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https://deadline.com/2026/03/mahershala-ali-mark-ruffalo-season-two-task-hbo-1236763097/

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AsleepYesterday05 Mar 23, 2026 +361
Absolute peak casting
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KataleyaFaelor Mar 23, 2026 +41
The show just got more interesting
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C__S__S Mar 23, 2026 +8
F***. Yeah!!!
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Blackbyrn Mar 23, 2026 +3
This show was heavy, this is a great casting to add to it.
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gaesseag Mar 23, 2026 +184
Now bring Kate Winslet as Mare.
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CrazyGal2121 Mar 23, 2026 +25
omg would be amazing
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Zogonzo Mar 23, 2026 +26
Ruffalo’s wife was played by Mireille Enos from the og murder durder show, The Killing, so bring in Holder.
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Accomplished-City484 Mar 24, 2026 +2
That’s a better fit than that new apple show he’s doing with Elizabeth Moss
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FlaminHotBees Mar 24, 2026 +7
And Stephen Dorff
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Exotic-West3751 Mar 24, 2026 +3
Bring her as Rose DeWitt Bukater
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PetyrDayne Mar 23, 2026 -15
Someone spoilt the show for me but I guess I'll just finish it Edit: I don't care about downvotes but this was hilarious like why?
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Dyslexic_Devil Mar 23, 2026 -38
Leave Mare separate please...TASK was brilliant, Mare was a snooze fest.
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Ok-Ratio-5918 Mar 23, 2026 +15
This is one of the worst takes I’ve seen. Yikes.
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goddamnitwhalen Mar 24, 2026 +2
They’re already confirmed to take place in the same universe.
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Dyslexic_Devil Mar 24, 2026
...i love the way they say that. It's in the same universe....so we are talking Earth, USA, during the same time period???
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goddamnitwhalen Mar 24, 2026 +1
No, lol. They reference each other.
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Dyslexic_Devil Mar 24, 2026
But I never get "universe"...why not there is a tie in. It makes it sound like it's some Marvel tripe.
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Altruistic_Sail6746 Mar 24, 2026
You have them mixed up
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Dustmopper Mar 23, 2026 +266
It doesn’t feel like this show needs a second season, but after watching season one and Mare of Easttown, I’ll definitely check it out
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TummyDrums Mar 23, 2026 +85
I would think it'll be based around Mark Ruffalo's character, but a new case/family/bad guy(s) to throw him at. Tom Pelphrey's family's storyline is done as far as I'm concerned.
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been_mackin Mar 23, 2026 +42
I’d almost prefer ruffalo’s character is more supporting/behind the scenes and advising a task force in action rather than him heading up another task force. Give that familiarity with season 1 characters but with a fresh cast as the mains.
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Informal_Safety_4879 Mar 23, 2026 +20
I could see them coming up with some ideas for a storyline where Ruffalo takes over Martha Plimpton's job since she was being pushed to retire. Not really sure how his character would be in that position but it could be the storyline they try.
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been_mackin Mar 24, 2026 +2
But how would Reddit assume he’s the main biker gangs parent that way?? /s
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CuckooClockInHell Mar 24, 2026 +4
This show started my tour through Pelphrey's previous roles. So it also gave me Ozark.
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rollanother1 Mar 24, 2026 +3
He’s so damn good in Ozark, he really nailed that character and makes you feel so many emotions in every scene
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mugiboya Mar 23, 2026 +67
Oh man loved S1 this makes me more excited for the next one
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PlatinumAlondra Mar 23, 2026 +3
It’s going to be big for sure
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riomx Mar 23, 2026 +35
Damn. HBO is not playing around. Season 2 is going to be must-watch TV.
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GaryTheCabalGuy Mar 23, 2026 +50
He was great in True Detective so I think this is a good fit
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The_Vampire_Barlow Mar 23, 2026 +32
Even if the resolution to that season wasn't great, he and Stephen Dorff killed it.
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In_My_Own_Image Mar 23, 2026 +21
Man, Stephen Dorff really caught me off guard in that one. He went toe-to-toe with Ali and delivered an amazing performance. As someone who only really knew him from Blade, I was not expecting that.
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TheTruckWashChannel Mar 23, 2026 +3
That dog scene was wonderful
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kevlarbaboon Mar 24, 2026 +1
I thought it was the second best season too. Really was not expecting much. Also I still feel like that's the best old man makeup I've ever seen. They looked perfect!
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The_Vampire_Barlow Mar 24, 2026 +1
Oh it's definitely the second best season. If it didn't have to live up to season 1I think it would be better thought of too.
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HYIMBY Mar 23, 2026 +10
This is basically True Detective if it wasn’t for philosophy majors and instead for sociology majors
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RedScharlach Mar 23, 2026 +2
Damn, you just sold me on it (even though I’m an actual philosophy minor who loves TD, lol)
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notches123 Mar 24, 2026 +1
My hot take when I re-watched the first three seasons last year is that Season 3 is actually better than season 1 on re-watch. Season 1 was an epic live event but maybe it's just me but a lot Rust Cohle's character is hard to stomach on re-watch. Still a great performance and good season of TV but I found Mahershala's performance and character a lot more grounded and re-watchable. They are both great so it's not an indictment on season one exactly.
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killyourmusic Mar 23, 2026 +7
He as actually great in True Detective.
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bakeranders Mar 24, 2026 +3
Indeed and in basically anything he does really
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Zealousideal-Cup5982 Mar 24, 2026 +1
That’s when I became a fan
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donttellpops Mar 23, 2026 +5
Insane casting. Mare of Easttown is also getting a second season apparently. Can’t come soon enough
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goddamnitwhalen Mar 24, 2026 +1
Wait, really?
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donttellpops Mar 24, 2026 +3
https://deadline.com/2026/01/kate-winslet-season-2-mare-of-easttown-2027-1236676083/ While HBO has not come out and directly confirmed (I believe), this feels like it’s happening
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goddamnitwhalen Mar 24, 2026 +1
Aw hell yeah Thank you!!
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TheTruckWashChannel Mar 23, 2026 +8
I guess this counts as another True Detective season?
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DeBatton Mar 24, 2026 +1
More than Night Country did.
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FunFunFun8 Mar 23, 2026 +30
Show just got even better.
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nicknack24 Mar 23, 2026 +5
And just like that, all doubt about them topping season 1 has been put to rest.
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Superb_Outcome976 Mar 23, 2026 +6
hbo is literally just hoarding every heavy hitter actor at this point and im not even mad about it. mahershala and ruffalo on screen together is actually insane for a crime drama. after how good true detective season three was with him i will watch anything this man touches.
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ClaymoresRevenge Mar 23, 2026 +6
Seems like he hasn't been in much in a while. Interested to see what role he has
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cm1103 Mar 23, 2026 +9
Well he's gonna be in Blade.....any minute now..........
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CouncilmanRickPrime Mar 23, 2026 +5
I wonder what's the record for the longest a movie has been postponed
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goddamnitwhalen Mar 24, 2026 +2
Megalopolis has gotta be up there.
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Upbeat_Tension_8077 Mar 23, 2026 +5
This could definitely top S1, especially if Ali is just the the beginning of more great cast additions
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planemissediknow Mar 23, 2026 +5
Can’t wait. Just perfect casting Ruffalo is so solid in the first season. Dude just knows how to play this type of beaten down tired cop character
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TripleSingleHOF Mar 23, 2026 +1
You should check out his latest movie Crime 101, he plays a similar role in that one as well.
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BadSerious Mar 23, 2026 +5
Great actor, very excited
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trojen_thoughts Mar 23, 2026 +5
Can’t wait for this. Please bring back Emilia Jones and her mullet too!
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catninjaambush Mar 23, 2026 +8
I can’t wait for this!
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xOLDBHOYx Mar 23, 2026 +3
You have my attention
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atleastitsnotgoofy Mar 23, 2026 +3
Aw fucketh yeah!
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CrazyGal2121 Mar 23, 2026 +3
love him
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RoamingGnome74 Mar 23, 2026 +3
Woooooooooo that’s awesome. ❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉
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shadowCloudrift Mar 23, 2026 +14
Bruce Banner needs Blade's help?
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TheWarelock Mar 23, 2026 +9
Is that blade movie even happening lol?
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Morgan-Moonscar Mar 23, 2026 +2
Not **bloody** likely.
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ThePLARASociety Mar 23, 2026 +1
Officialy cancelled, I believe but don’t quote me on that.
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ThunderBobMajerle Mar 23, 2026 +2
Wesley snipes?
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riegspsych325 Mar 23, 2026 +4
the pale Englishman??
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oceanplum Mar 23, 2026 +2
Okay, this is *very* exciting news!
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Th3Batman86 Mar 23, 2026 +2
Luckily he isn’t busy filming Blade
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zaboobadoo Mar 23, 2026 +2
Oh hell yeah
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farpostfermenter Mar 23, 2026 +2
Glad he’s getting to go back to work after Disney dangled Blade in front of him for so long.
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Repulsive_Knee9258 Mar 24, 2026 +2
YES YES YES YEA YESIIRRRRRRRR PEAK CASTINGGG 👏👏👏👏👏
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deadinthewater0 Mar 24, 2026 +2
Yes!!! We *adore* Mahershala Ali.
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ThunderBobMajerle Mar 23, 2026 +3
Yay a show I like actually getting a second season. Ali is an excellent addition
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Hefty_Divide9772 Mar 23, 2026 +3
I see even he has given up on the Blade reboot at this point. 
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riegspsych325 Mar 23, 2026 -1
I think the real truth is Marvel doesn’t want to make the movie and never planned to in the first place. Feige just didn’t want to look bad by turning down Ali after he publicly pitched himself for the role right after he won his *second* Oscar Marvel is probably waiting for Ali to move on so they can cancel it more quietly
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hornykryptonian Mar 24, 2026 +1
Wait. Ali has 2 oscars??? I remember he got one for 12 years a slave or something whats the other from? EDIT: Sorry wrong film, Maherahala won Oscars for Moonlight and Greenbook. Damn, I didn't know he has TWO already.
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Its_pipo Mar 23, 2026 +1
Mahershala Ali has such great chemistry with pretty much everyone he works with really hoping HBO lets them actually finish this one properly lol
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k0fi96 Mar 23, 2026 +1
I might be back in this season
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theodo Mar 23, 2026 +1
I really wish he was playing the criminal lead of the season, but him joining in any capacity is exciting.
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squeakybeak Mar 23, 2026 +1
Cool
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somegetit Mar 23, 2026 +1
I too want to kidnap the most depressed FBI agent.
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kamelots Mar 23, 2026 +1
Blade is never gonna be made huh
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plutoglint Mar 23, 2026 +1
They should have had the head of the Dominican gang being the big bad this year but it will probably be another biker gang or crypto bros or something.
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shinigamislikapples Mar 24, 2026 +1
What!? There's gonna be a season 2 of task? I love that show, I thought it was one and done.
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NMGunner17 Mar 24, 2026 +1
Hell yeah 
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tsx_1430 Mar 24, 2026 +1
OMG
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ECrispy Mar 24, 2026 +1
its the True Detective mashup no one knew we wanted...
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Captain_Aceveda Mar 24, 2026 +1
Awesome
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Whis65 Mar 23, 2026 +1
I love ❤️ him.
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Juunlar Mar 23, 2026
An mcu reunion!*
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jez124 Mar 23, 2026 -1
Oh hell yea. This is great. Nice to see Mahersala back on HBO too.
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chill90ies Mar 23, 2026 -1
I’m so happy to see more of mahershala Ali, he is such an incredibly talented actor. I have loved him fans his performances since the 4400 and I cannot wait to see what he will do with his role on task. Really excited for this!
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ZenBreaking Mar 23, 2026
Why is there even a second one. It was nicely wrapped up of I remember correctly. This shit about dragging out stuff instead of leaving them alone is how we got the same mess with true detective
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thecoastertoaster Mar 24, 2026
wow, was not expecting another season at all…what a f****** excellent show Task is.
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Shabloinks Mar 23, 2026 -2
Looks like I need to start watching this show.
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DFParker78 Mar 23, 2026 -4
“Task” was great and I hoped it was one and done, but this casting choice piqued my interest and appetite for another season.
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novus_ludy Mar 23, 2026 -4
Another season of costars running circles around Ruffalo
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