PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — “Task” is returning to HBO, and a new season means new economic benefits for the Philadelphia area.
The hit crime drama, which is set in Delaware County, has been given the green light for a second season.
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Governor Josh Shapiro’s office says the state is investing nearly $50 million into the new season through the the Film Production Tax Credit Program.
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Season 2 will be filmed entirely in Southeastern Pennsylvania, creating more than 3,700 jobs and bringing an estimated $149 million to the local economy.
Creator Brad Ingelsby is a Berwyn, Pennsylvania native who’s also known for the hit show, “Mare of Easttown.”
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