The new HBO crime drama Task has become a must-watch since its September 7, 2025 premiere. Created by Brad Ingelsby, the man behind Mare of Easttown, the series tells the story of a former priest turned FBI agent chasing a family man who leads a double life as a robber. The show features a mix of Hollywood stars and rising talents. If you are watching and trying to figure out where you have seen these faces before, here is a guide to the main cast and their past work.
Mark Ruffalo as Tom Brandis
Mark Ruffalo plays Tom Brandis, an FBI agent who used to be a priest. He is put in charge of a task force to stop a string of violent robberies in the Philadelphia suburbs. Tom is still dealing with a family tragedy while trying to catch the criminals.
Most people know Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, also known as the Hulk, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has appeared in The Avengers movies and the She-Hulk series on Disney+. His career is full of major films like Zodiac, Shutter Island, Spotlight, and Poor Things. For HBO, he previously starred in I Know This Much Is True and The Normal Heart. He has been nominated for four Oscars and has won two Emmy Awards.
Tom Pelphrey as Robbie Prendergrast
Tom Pelphrey plays Robbie Prendergrast, a garbage collector and father whose wife left him. He turns to robbing drug houses to provide for his family, putting him in the crosshairs of the FBI.
Pelphrey is known for his intense roles. Many viewers will recognize him as Ben Davis in the Netflix series Ozark, where he played Wendy’s troubled brother. He also starred in Outer Range with Josh Brolin and Love & Death with Elizabeth Olsen. His film work includes Mank and She Said.
Emilia Jones as Maeve Prendergrast
Emilia Jones plays Maeve Prendergrast, Robbie’s niece. She helps raise his children while dealing with the pressure of keeping the family together.
Jones is best known for her lead role in the Oscar-winning film CODA. In that movie, she played a child of deaf adults who wants to become a singer. She has also appeared in the Netflix series Locke & Key and the movie Cat Person.
Thuso Mbedu as Aleah Clinton
Thuso Mbedu plays Aleah Clinton, a detective sergeant from Chester who joins Tom’s task force. She is described as a sharp and dedicated member of the team.
Mbedu is a South African actress who gained international fame for her role as Cora in The Underground Railroad, a limited series directed by Barry Jenkins. She also starred alongside Viola Davis in the film The Woman King. Before coming to Hollywood, she was a big star in South Africa for her work on the teen drama Is’thunzi.
Fabien Frankel as Anthony Grasso
Fabien Frankel plays Anthony Grasso, a Delaware County detective who is an expert on local gangs and joins the task force.
Frankel is widely recognized for playing Ser Criston Cole on HBO’s House of the Dragon. He also appeared in the Netflix crime drama The Serpent.
Alison Oliver as Lizzie Stover
Alison Oliver plays Lizzie Stover, a state trooper going through a divorce who joins the task force.
Oliver made her screen debut in the Hulu series Conversations with Friends, based on Sally Rooney’s novel. She also appeared in the movie Saltburn and will star in the upcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation.
Raúl Castillo as Cliff Broward
Raúl Castillo plays Cliff Broward, Robbie’s best friend and co-worker who helps him plan the robberies.
Castillo is known for playing Richie Donado Ventura in the HBO series Looking and its movie follow-up. He has also appeared in movies like Smile 2, Army of the Dead, and the Adam Sandler film Hustle.
Martha Plimpton as Kathleen McGinty
Martha Plimpton plays Kathleen McGinty, Tom’s boss at the FBI who supports him.
Plimpton has been acting since she was a child. She starred in classic 80s films like The Goonies and The Mosquito Coast. More recently, she won an Emmy for her role in The Good Wife and has appeared in Raising Hope and Prime Target.
Jamie McShane as Perry Dorazo
Jamie McShane plays Perry Dorazo, a national leader of the motorcycle gang called the Dark Hearts.
McShane is a familiar face from many TV shows. You may recognize him as Sheriff Galpin in Netflix’s Wednesday or from Sons of Anarchy and Bloodline. He also appeared in the film Gone Girl.
Sam Keeley as Jayson Wilkes
Sam Keeley plays Jayson Wilkes, the local leader of the Dark Hearts who runs the drug trade in the area.
Keeley is an Irish actor who has appeared in movies like Megan Leavey and the TV series Kin and The English Game.
Silvia Dionicio as Emily Brandis
Silvia Dionicio plays Emily Brandis, Tom’s teenage daughter. She has a strained relationship with her father due to past family issues.
Dionicio is a Dominican-American actress who has appeared in New Amsterdam, Chicago P.D., and FBI: Most Wanted.
Also Read:
Where to Watch Task
Task premiered on HBO in the United States on September 7, 2025, with new episodes releasing weekly on Sundays. The series consists of seven episodes in its first season. In November 2025, HBO renewed the show for a second season due to its strong performance. The show is also available on Max for streaming in the US. In the UK, it airs on Sky Atlantic and is available on NOW TV. For viewers in Australia and other regions, check local listings for HBO content. The show holds a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Stay informed with more cast guides and the latest updates on your favorite TV series right here on VvipTimes.
