Edgar Ramirez is the latest addition to the cast of 'Task' Season 2 at HBO.
Ramirez joins returning Season 1 star Mark Ruffalo as well as previously announced new additions Mahershala Ali, Harry Melling, Adam Nagaitis, and Aminah Nieves. The official logline for the new season states, “Tom Brandis takes the helm of a new task force, but the deeper the operation runs, the harder it is to tell who’s the target.
”Ramirez will appear as Miguel Contreras, who is described as “a devoted family man and loyal DEA second-in-command torn between duty and guilt. ”Ramirez previously starred in the HBO limited series “The Undoing” opposite Nicole Kidman. He is a two-time Emmy and two-tome Golden Globe nominee, all four of which were for playing title roles.
He was nominated for both awards for “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” and the other two noms for “Carlos” in which he played Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, aka Carlos the Jackal. His other TV credits include “Dr. Death,” while he has starred in films like “Emilia Perez,” “Les Arenas,” and “Jungle Cruise. ”“Task” debuted strong acclaim from both critics and audiences.
The first season holds a 96% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is widely regarded as a strong contender for this year’s Emmy Awards. Brad Inglesby created the series and also serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Ruffalo executive produces in addition to starring. Paul Lee and Mark Roybal executive produce for wiip along with Jeremiah Zagar and Ron Schmidt.
Nicole Jordan-Webber and Karen Wacker are co-executive producers. Casting is being done by Bialy Thomas & Associates.
Netflix Snaps Up ‘Bad Bridgets,’ Irish Period Thriller Starring Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver From ‘Kneecap’ Director Kylie Minogue on Opening Up for a Netflix Docuseries, Refusing to Be ‘Boxed In’ and Navigating ’90s Tabloids: ‘Thankfully, I Gave Myself a Chance’Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Fight Card Averages 12.4 Million Viewers on Netflix ‘Scooby-Doo’ Live-Action Netflix Series Reveals First Look at Crime-Solving Canine, to Premiere in 2027
Please follow us on Google to support us United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Refinery task forceSome Carson residents feel left out of plans
Read more »
The Night Manager Season 3's Story Timeline Confirmed By Tom Hiddleston After Season 2 FinaleThe Night Manager's next chapter, explained.
Read more »
'Task' Season Two Adds Edgar Ramirez To The CastEdgar Ramirez has joined the cast of the HBO crime series 'Task'
Read more »
HBO's 2026 Dominance Continues with "Task" Season 2 Casting Edgar RamirezHBO's successful streak in 2026, highlighted by The Pitt, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and the upcoming House of the Dragon Season 3, is complemented by the expansion of its 2025 hit crime thriller Task for a second season. The series, starring Mark Ruffalo, adds Mahershala Ali and now Edgar Ramirez as Miguel Contreras, a conflicted DEA official, reinforcing HBO's strong programming lineup.
Read more »