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Mahershala Ali joins HBO's 'Task' for Season 2
Filed: Mar 24, 2026 at 9:10 AM ET
Summary: Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali will play DEA agent Eddie Barnes in Season 2 of HBO's 'Task', crossing paths with Mark Ruffalo's character.
WHO: Mahershala Ali
WHAT: joined HBO drama 'Task' for Season 2
WHEN: Mar 24, 2026 at 8:23 AM ET
WHERE: Philadelphia
WHY: to portray DEA agent Eddie Barnes in the series
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