Martha Plimpton and Mireille Enos Join Mark Ruffalo in HBO’s Task

HBO’s highly anticipated limited series Task has added two powerhouse actresses to its already stellar cast. Martha Plimpton (Raising Hope) and Mireille Enos (Killing) will star opposite Mark Ruffalo in this upcoming crime drama, which is set to premiere in 2025.

Created by Brad Ingelsby, the mind behind Mare of Easttown, Task takes place in the working-class suburbs outside of Philadelphia, where Ruffalo plays an FBI agent tasked with heading up a special Task Force. His mission? To put an end to a string of drug-house robberies led by an unsuspecting family man.

The New Additions

Plimpton will portray Kathleen McGinty, the FBI Supervisory Senior Resident in Charge. A seasoned career agent, Kathleen recruits Ruffalo’s character, Tom, to lead the Task Force, just as she is faced with the news that she is being forced into retirement.

Enos will play Susan Brandis, Tom’s devoted wife and the emotional core of the family. A woman who married Tom young, Susan was the reason he left the priesthood, and her support is crucial as Tom becomes embroiled in the complex case.

A Star-Studded Cast

In addition to Plimpton and Enos, the ensemble for Task also includes a talented group of actors, such as:

• Tom Pelphrey (Ozark)

• Emilia Jones (CODA)

• Thuso Mbedu (The Underground Railroad)

• Raúl Castillo (Looking)

• Jamie McShane (Wednesday)

• Sam Keeley (68 Whiskey)

• Fabien Frankel (House of the Dragon)

• Alison Oliver (Saltburn)

• Owen Teague (The Stand)

• Dominic Colón (Power)

• Margarita Levieva (The Deuce)

• Raphael Sbarge (Once Upon a Time)

• Mickey Sumner (Snowpiercer)

• Brian Goodman (Fatal Attraction)

• Elvis Nolasco (Godfather of Harlem)

• Colin Bates (American Rust)

• Isaach de Bankolé (Godfather of Harlem)

• Phoebe Fox (The Great)

• Silvia Dionicio (Chicago P.D.)

• Coral Peña (For All Mankind)

With such a talented cast, the series promises to be an intense and gripping addition to HBO's impressive slate of dramas.

What We Know About Task

While details about the plot remain scarce, the official logline reveals that Task will explore the high-stakes work of the FBI as they tackle a string of violent robberies, all while navigating the personal and professional conflicts that arise from working on such a high-pressure case. As the leader of the Task Force, Tom will confront not only criminals but also his own moral dilemmas as he tries to balance his duty with his family life.

When Will Task Premiere?

While HBO has not yet announced an official premiere date for Task, the series is slated for release sometime in 2025. In the meantime, fans can catch a glimpse of the show in the 2025 Max sizzle reel, which offers an exciting first look at the drama.

Je-Ree Reviews Media will continue to keep you updated as more details, including the full-length trailer and official premiere date, become available.

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