Mahershala Ali Signs On for HBO's Task Season 2 as DEA Veteran
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Mahershala Ali has joined HBO's Task Season 2, portraying Eddie Barnes, a seasoned Philadelphia DEA agent who clashes with Tom Brandis's new task force. He is the first confirmed addition beyond returning star Mark Ruffalo. The series, which premiered in September 2025, was renewed for a second season and is currently in pre-production.
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