HBO's "Task" Secures Largest Tax Credit for a Single Show in PA History
The second season of Brad Ingelsby's Delco crime drama will be filmed entirely in Southeastern Pennsylvania, with the Pennsylvania Film Office providing a whopping $49.8 million tax credit, the largest ever offered to a single show.
Production on Season 2 is expected to create over 3,700 jobs in Pennsylvania, resulting in an estimated 25,000 hotel nights for the hospitality industry and contributing a staggering $194.1 million into the state's economy from direct expenditures.
The Film Production Tax Credit Program, which offers up to 25-30% tax credits to film productions that spend at least 60% of their production budgets in Pennsylvania, will cover nearly half of the $100 million allotted to the program in the state's 2025-26 budget. The decision is a significant win for Ingelsby, who grew up and still lives in Berwyn, Chester County.
"I'm deeply grateful that I get to tell stories about characters from this very specific part of the country while working alongside the wonderful people who also call Pennsylvania home," said Ingelsby in a statement. "The locations in and around Philadelphia add an invaluable level of authenticity to the series."
HBO has confirmed that only lead actor Mark Ruffalo, who starred as FBI agent Tom Brandis, will be returning for Season 2. The production team is expected to film on location in Aston, Marcus Hook, Media, Ridley Township, Upper Chichester, and other spots throughout the state.
The show's first season already brought a boost to local businesses and artists, with characters wearing clothing bearing the names of Kensington's Forin Cafe and Havertown Bicycle Shop. The production team also featured several of Philly apparel maker Eric "HeavySlime" Kenney's T-shirt designs on the show.
"This support for productions like 'Task' have a powerful impact on Pennsylvania's creative economy through the creation of thousands of direct and indirect jobs, while also giving new opportunities to local businesses in the southeastern region," said Pennsylvania Film Commissioner Gino Anthony Pesi.
The second season of Brad Ingelsby's Delco crime drama will be filmed entirely in Southeastern Pennsylvania, with the Pennsylvania Film Office providing a whopping $49.8 million tax credit, the largest ever offered to a single show.
Production on Season 2 is expected to create over 3,700 jobs in Pennsylvania, resulting in an estimated 25,000 hotel nights for the hospitality industry and contributing a staggering $194.1 million into the state's economy from direct expenditures.
The Film Production Tax Credit Program, which offers up to 25-30% tax credits to film productions that spend at least 60% of their production budgets in Pennsylvania, will cover nearly half of the $100 million allotted to the program in the state's 2025-26 budget. The decision is a significant win for Ingelsby, who grew up and still lives in Berwyn, Chester County.
"I'm deeply grateful that I get to tell stories about characters from this very specific part of the country while working alongside the wonderful people who also call Pennsylvania home," said Ingelsby in a statement. "The locations in and around Philadelphia add an invaluable level of authenticity to the series."
HBO has confirmed that only lead actor Mark Ruffalo, who starred as FBI agent Tom Brandis, will be returning for Season 2. The production team is expected to film on location in Aston, Marcus Hook, Media, Ridley Township, Upper Chichester, and other spots throughout the state.
The show's first season already brought a boost to local businesses and artists, with characters wearing clothing bearing the names of Kensington's Forin Cafe and Havertown Bicycle Shop. The production team also featured several of Philly apparel maker Eric "HeavySlime" Kenney's T-shirt designs on the show.
"This support for productions like 'Task' have a powerful impact on Pennsylvania's creative economy through the creation of thousands of direct and indirect jobs, while also giving new opportunities to local businesses in the southeastern region," said Pennsylvania Film Commissioner Gino Anthony Pesi.
I gotta say, $49.8 million is a pretty sweet tax credit for HBO's "Task" 
But at the same time, 3,700 jobs might seem like a lot, but it's still a drop in the bucket compared to what we're seeing globally with other productions 
Plus, I'm not sure how sustainable this whole thing is gonna be in the long run. Are they just gonna keep pumping all that money into PA and hope for the best? 
And what about the local businesses that are getting a boost from the show? Will they still be around when the cameras stop rolling? 
I'm glad to see PA getting some love for film production 
. 49.8 million tax credit is a lot! 
Brad Ingelsby must be super stoked to get to tell stories from his hometown and work with local talent. It's awesome that the production team is featuring local businesses too! 
And Mark Ruffalo's coming back is a bonus 
. Can't wait to see what they do with Season 2 
The fact that it's gonna create over 3,700 jobs and pump $194 million into the state's economy is a major win for Philly & its surrounding areas 
I mean, who doesn't love seeing more productions filming locally? It's all about supporting the local creatives & businesses, you feel me? 
Plus, it's awesome to see HBO backing up this production 
. The fact that production will create so many jobs and hotel nights is just great news for tourism too! It's also nice to see local businesses benefiting from the show, like those apparel makers featured on the show 
I mean $49.8 million is crazy talk! It's awesome that Brad Ingelsby gets to tell stories about people from his hometown and work with locals who are also from Philly. I've lived in the area for a bit now and I can see why it would add an extra layer of authenticity to the show. And hey, 3,700 jobs created is no joke, my friends will be raking it in 
I'm so stoked about this news! It's amazing that HBO's "Task" is investing big time in our home state of PA 
Not only will it bring in a ton of money for the local economy, but it'll also create jobs and opportunities for talented people in the film industry. I mean, can you imagine filming in Aston and Ridley Township? 
It just goes to show that with support from local organizations like the Pennsylvania Film Office 
, we can attract big productions and make PA a hub for creativity 
. Plus, it's awesome that the production team is including local businesses and artists in their work 
. The fact that they're featuring local businesses too is a win-win for the community 
. It's also great for local businesses and artists, I'm sure those characters from Kensington's Forin Cafe and Havertown Bicycle Shop are gonna get some sweet exposure 
oh man this is awesome news! I'm so stoked that Brad Ingelsby gets to tell more stories set in Philly with that massive tax credit 
. Can't wait to see what they come up with this season!