Four years on from HBO's epic TV show Mare of Easttown, the show's creator Brad Ingelsby has returned with a brand new thrilling crime drama, Task, which is sure to take over our Sunday evenings.
The new series follows a team of FBI agents working to take down a gang of violent robbers. Task premiered Sunday, Sept 7, and already fans can't stop talking about the series. Haven't had a chance to watch yet?
The seven-part drama stars Mark Ruffalo, along with a truly stellar cast lineup that includes Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Emilia Jones, and Tom Pelphery. And this is everything you need to know about the cast and the characters they play.
Here's who is in the cast of Task:
- Mark Ruffalo as Tom
- Tom Pelphrey as Robbie
- Emilia Jones as Maeve
- Fabien Frankel as Anthony
- Thuso Mbedu as Aleah
- Alison Oliver as Lizzie
- Silvia Dionicio as Emily
- Martha Plimpton as Kathleen McGinty
- Raúl Castillo as Cliff
Meet the cast and characters of Task
Mark Ruffalo as Tom
Who is Tom? Tom is an FBI agent (and former priest) who is put in charge of the task force who are investigating the string of violent home invasions. He's returning to work after the death of his wife, and has three children, including one adopted daughter Emily.
What else has Mark Ruffalo been in? Where do we even start? Ruffalo has been on our screens for years and is best known for his role as The Hulk in various MCU movies, and he's of course starred in movies such as Mickey17, Poor Things, 13 Going on 30, Shutter Island, Zodiac, Spotlight, and the Now You See Me franchise.
Tom Pelphrey as Robbie
Who is Robbie? By day Robbie works as a garbage collector, trying to provide for his two children and niece Maeve after his wife left them; however, by night he leads the violent gang carrying out home invasions.
What else has Tom Pelphrey been in? Tom is perhaps best known for starring in Ozark as Ben Davis, for which he was nominated for an Emmy. He's also had key roles in Outer Range, The Guiding Light, Banshee, Iron Fist, Mank, and She Said.
Emilia Jones as Maeve
Who is Maeve? Maeve is Robbie's 21-year-old niece who often looks after her younger cousins.
What else has Emilia Jones been in? Emilia is best known for her leading role performance in the Oscar-winning movie CODA. She's also had roles in Locke & Key on Netflix, and in the movie Cat Person. You'll see her on your screens again later this year in the movie The Running Man.
Fabien Frankel as Anthony
Who is Anthony? Anthony is a member of Tom's task force in the FBI.
What else has Fabien Frankel been in? For HBO viewers, you'll most likely recognize Fabien from his role as Ser Criston Cole in House of The Dragon. He's also had roles in The Serpent and The Actor.
Thuso Mbedu as Aleah
Who is Aleah? Aleah is another member of the task force working to catch the violent robbers.
What else has Thuso Mbedu been in? Thuso is best known for her role in The Woman King, which she starred in alongside Viola Davis. She also starred in The Underground Railroad and Mufasa: The Lion King.
Alison Oliver as Lizzie
Who is Lizzie? Lizzie is another member of the task force working under Tom.
What else has Alison Oliver been in? Alison is known for playing Frances in the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney's Conversations with Friends. She's also had roles in Saltburn and The Order, and will be starring in the Wuthering Heights movie due for release next year.
Silvia Dionicio as Emily
Who is Emily? Emily is Tom's adopted daughter.
What else has Silvia Dionicio been in? Silvia has had appearances in shows such as New Amsterdam, FBI: Most Wanted, and Chicago P.D.
Martha Plimpton as Kathleen McGinty
Who is Kathleen? Kathleen is Tom's boss who sets him on the task of finding the criminal gang.
What else has Martha Plimpton been in? Martha has been on our screens for years, ever since making a name for herself with starring roles in '80s classics, including The Goonies and Running on Empty. She's also known for her role in The Good Wife, which she won an Emmy for, and more recently she's appeared in Prime Target, The Regime, and A Town Called Malice.
Raúl Castillo as Cliff
Who is Cliff? Cliff works with Robbie both on the day job and as part of the criminal gang.
What else has Raúl Castillo been in? Raúl has appeared in movies including Knives Out, Army of the Dead, Smile 2, and Hustle. And in terms of TV shows, he's also appeared in Riverdale, The Accidental Wolf, and Looking.
