Pennsylvania issued its largest single-show tax credit, $49.8M, for HBO’s “TASK,” which is expected to bring $194M in direct spending and 3,700 jobs.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania will invest $49.8 million in season 2 of HBO‘s drama series “TASK,” a move state officials said will generate more than 3,700 jobs and inject $194.1 million into the Commonwealth’s economy.

The Pennsylvania Film Office announced the award on Monday as part of the state’s Film Production Tax Credit Program, describing it as the largest tax credit ever granted to a single production. 

The series — which stars Mark Ruffalo — was created by Chester County native Brad Ingelsby and will be filmed entirely in southeastern Pennsylvania, officials said.

Film Commissioner Gino Anthony Pesi said the funding reflects the Shapiro administration’s push to strengthen the state’s creative economy and expand job opportunities tied to film and television production.

“This is the largest tax credit we’ve ever awarded to one show, and we’re proud to support another returning series by homegrown storyteller Brad Ingelsby through the Film Production Tax Credit Program,” Pesi said. 

Pesi said productions like “TASK” create thousands of direct and indirect jobs and bolster local businesses across the region.

The Film Production Tax Credit Program, administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development, offers a 25–30% tax credit to productions that spend at least 60% of their total budget in Pennsylvania. Eligible projects include feature films, television series, commercials and television pilots.

The 2025–26 state budget passed earlier this month allocates $100 million toward the program, which has awarded more than $309 million in tax credits across over 100 projects since the start of the Shapiro administration, supporting over 35,000 jobs. 

According to HBO’s estimates, the second season of the show will result in more than $194 million in direct expenditures statewide. The production is also projected to use about 25,000 hotel nights, delivering additional revenue to the region’s hospitality industry.

Ingelsby, who also serves as the show’s executive producer and writer, said he welcomed the opportunity to continue filming in the region where he grew up. 

“I am thrilled to be filming another season of ‘TASK’ in my home state of Pennsylvania,” Ingelsby said. “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.”

Janet Graham Borba, HBO’s executive vice president of production, said the network values its ongoing partnership with state officials. 

“HBO/Warner Bros. Discovery is extremely grateful for the support and partnership with Governor Shapiro and the State of Pennsylvania, as well as Gino Pesi and the Pennsylvania Film Office,” Borba said.

Officials said the investment in the film industry aligns with the governor’s 10-year economic development strategy, which they said prioritizes job growth and industry expansion statewide.