Julianne Nicholson Joins Task Season 2 Crossover Cast

Julianne Nicholson is set to return as Lori Ross in Season 2 of the HBO series “Task,” linking it with her Emmy-winning role from “Mare of Easttown.” Details about her character’s role in “Task” have not yet been shared. This connection is significant because both series come from Brad Ingelsby and are set in Philadelphia’s working-class suburbs.

“Mare of Easttown” first aired in 2021 and featured Kate Winslet as detective Mare Sheehan, who investigates a teenage mother’s murder. Nicholson played Mare’s best friend, Lori, whose son becomes involved in the case.

Nicholson is a two-time Emmy winner. She got awards for “Mare of Easttown” and her guest role in the HBO comedy “Hacks.” Recently, she appeared in “Paradise” and BBC’s “Dope Girls,” among other shows. Her film credits include “I, Tonya” and “Blonde.”

In Season 2 of “Task,” Tom Brandis, played by Mark Ruffalo, leads a new task force in a complex operation. Edgar Ramirez joins as Miguel Contreras, and Mahershala Ali plays Eddie Barnes, a respected DEA agent.

“Task” premiered in September with seven episodes. It was renewed for Season 2 in November, but a release date has not been set.

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Who is set to return as Lori Ross in Season 2 of the HBO series 'Task'?

Kate Winslet

Mark Ruffalo

Julianne Nicholson

Mahershala Ali

What year did 'Mare of Easttown' first air?

2019

2020

2021

2022

Which character did Julianne Nicholson play in 'Mare of Easttown'?

Mare Sheehan

Lori Ross

Eddie Barnes

Miguel Contreras

Who played the role of Tom Brandis in 'Task'?

Julianne Nicholson

Mark Ruffalo

Edgar Ramirez

Mahershala Ali

What connection do 'Task' and 'Mare of Easttown' share?

Same director

Same actor

Same writer

Same location

Who plays the respected DEA agent Eddie Barnes in 'Task'?

Mark Ruffalo

Edgar Ramirez

Mahershala Ali

Julianne Nicholson

Julianne Nicholson has won three Emmy awards.

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'Task' premiered with seven episodes.

True False

Edgar Ramirez plays the role of Tom Brandis in 'Task'.

True False

'Mare of Easttown' is set in Philadelphia's wealthy suburbs.

True False

There is currently a set release date for Season 2 of 'Task'.

True False

Kate Winslet stars as Lori Ross in 'Mare of Easttown'.

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Julianne Nicholson is linked to her Emmy-winning role from 'Mare of Easttown' as .

'Task' was renewed for Season 2 in .

In 'Mare of Easttown', Mare Sheehan investigates a teenager mother’s .

Julianne Nicholson also appeared in the HBO comedy .

Tom Brandis leads a task force in a operation in 'Task'.

'Mare of Easttown' first aired in .

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