Julianne Nicholson Returns to Task | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Julianne Nicholson is returning to her Emmy-winning role as Lori Ross from Mare of Easttown for the second season of HBO’s Task — a bold crossover that ties two gritty Pennsylvania-set dramas under one creator, Brad Ingelsby. While Mare focused on a detective, Task centers on a task force led by Mark Ruffalo, and Lori’s unexpected return could shake up the plot as a witness, suspect, or something more. With Task already earning six Emmy nods, including for Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, this season promises deeper dives into flawed characters and small-town secrets — and Nicholson’s presence adds…