HBO’s crime drama “Task” is expanding its Season Two cast with Edgar Ramírez joining Mark Ruffalo, Variety and Deadline report. Ramírez comes aboard alongside returning Season 1 star Ruffalo and previously announced additions including Mahershala Ali, Harry Melling, Adam Nagaitis, and Aminah Nieves. The series’ new season also centers on character roles introduced in earlier announcements, with Ali portraying Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia. Sources also indicate that the story involves tensions or conflicts between Ali’s DEA team and the unit led by Tom Brandis, a role played by Ruffalo. Details on Ramírez’s specific character name and role are not provided in the excerpts. Both outlets present Ramírez’s casting as part of the broader ensemble build for the next season, which continues the show’s focus on law enforcement operations and their interactions within the Philadelphia setting.