Brad Ingelsby Releases New HBO Series Task Following Mare of Easttown Success

Brad Ingelsby, creator of the Emmy-winning series Mare of Easttown, has launched a new HBO crime drama called Task, set in the same Delaware County, Pennsylvania area. Task stars Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent investigating a string of violent robberies, and features a broader narrative scope compared to the tightly-knit community focus of Mare of Easttown. Ingelsby emphasizes that both series are driven by strong character development and his personal connection to the region where he grew up, aiming to portray the setting and its people authentically. While Mare of Easttown was a whodunit mystery, Task explores a collision course between characters on opposite sides of the law, offering a fresh take on crime drama in Delco. Ingelsby also remains open to the idea of a crossover between the two shows if it can be done in a satisfying way. Additionally, Ingelsby co-wrote The Lost Bus, a film about the 2018 Camp Fire in California, reflecting his interest in telling compelling stories based on real-life events.