Julianne Nicholson is set to appear in the second season of HBO's Task, reprising the role of Lori Ross that earned her an Emmy Award in the limited series Mare of Easttown. This casting move officially merges the fictional worlds of the two dramas, both created by Brad Ingelsby and centred on Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The showrunner has previously indicated openness to such crossovers, suggesting the shows' characters and settings could naturally intersect.

Task's second season will centre on FBI agent Tom Brandis, portrayed by Mark Ruffalo, as he assembles a fresh investigative team. Nicholson's return to the character she last played in Mare of Easttown's finale—when her son was arrested by Winslet's detective—adds an intriguing element to the new season, though the specifics of how Lori figures into the unfolding narrative have not been disclosed. The cast also features Mahershala Ali, Harry Melling, and several other supporting actors.