Wikimedia Commons/Task HBO TV Oscar winner Mahershala Ali joins Mark Ruffalo in Task Season 2. The acclaimed crime drama adds new complexity as a DEA agent clashes with the FBI task force. March 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - Task is expanding its cast with the addition of Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali for its upcoming second season, according to Variety. Ali will portray Eddie Barnes, described as a seasoned and respected DEA agent based in Philadelphia whose team will clash with the unit led by Tom Brandis.