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HBO’s “Task” Wins $49.8 M Pennsylvania Tax Credits

8/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

HBO will film “Task” season 2 in Wissahickon Valley Park from Aug. 3-7, 2026.
The Pennsylvania Film Office granted $49.8 million in tax credits for a production starring Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis and Mahershala Ali as DEA agent Eddie Barnes.
Julianne Nicholson returns as Emmy-winning Lori Ross, crossing over with “Mare of Easttown,” while Martha Plimpton and Silvia Dionicio reprise roles.

History

Historical Context

In 2002 Georgia introduced its first film incentive, and a 20% transferable tax credit was expanded in May 2008 under Governor Sonny Perdue, prompting a boom that by FY2015 cost the state over $504 million and generated $9.5 billion in spending. Pennsylvania adopted a similar model with a $49.8 million credit for HBO’s “Task” season 2 in 2026, showing how state subsidies continue to reshape U.S. production geography.

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Story summary

HBO will film “Task” season 2 in Wissahickon Valley Park from Aug. 3-7, 2026.
The Pennsylvania Film Office granted $49.8 million in tax credits for a production starring Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis and Mahershala Ali as DEA agent Eddie Barnes.
Julianne Nicholson returns as Emmy-winning Lori Ross, crossing over with “Mare of Easttown,” while Martha Plimpton and Silvia Dionicio reprise roles.

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