Where was Task shot? Revisiting key filming locations of Mark Ruffalo's upcoming crime drama on HBO 

The HBO crime drama, Task, starring Mark Ruffalo, paints a world reeling with crime undertaken by a "family man" based in Philadelphia, orchestrating several robberies in the region. An FBI agent played by Ruffalo embarks on a mission to end this wave once and for all.

The show has been shot on real locations in and around the regions across Philadelphia. The Wissahickon Valley Park offered a dense forest where some shootouts and chases have taken place. The makers have also utilized the suburban Coatesville, adding to the picturesque film world of the show. Read on to know the complete list of all the filming locations of the HBO drama.

Here are the complete filming locations of Mark Ruffalo's Task

Basing the show in Philadelphia proved to be a wise decision by the makers, as the city has both historic and modern landscapes. It has some rowhouse neighborhoods along with tall buildings of education and health.

Wissahickon Valley Park in Northwest Philadelphia was utilized to film some shootout scenes between its dense woods, adding to the already tense and atmospheric backdrop. Delaware County was another major location for the show, where the courtroom scenes were shot. According to reports, the production crews were seen shooting in areas nearby like Ridley Township, Chadds Ford, Aston, Upper Chichester, and Marcus Hook, a borough in Pennsylvania with a history of being an industrial hub containing the working class of the city.

The show doesn't just focus on the crime angle of the city but also captures people and texture to carve out a nuanced narrative. The creator of the show, Brad Ingelsby, grew up in Philadelphia, and therefore, the show reflects his perception of the working class of Pennsylvania.

Scenes that reflected the lives of the locals, showcasing the residential neighbourhoods, were shot in Delaware County, while small business districts and strip malls depicted the everyday suburban life.

Industrial corridors along the Delaware River lend a gritty edge perfect for crime storytelling. Key highways like I-95 and I-476 make the area accessible for production crews, moving across town smoothly and easily, while also offering a realistic setting for car chases and travel scenes.

This is where the factory and warehouse scenes from Task were filmed

As mentioned, the production design of the show depicted various layers and textures of the city. One such feature is a steel town with factories, warehouses, and brick rowhouses. The streets of South Philadelphia have been used for the same. The Italian Market, notably the Ralph Italian restaurants, added to the authentic feel of the city.

The shoot also happened in the downtown streets of Coatesville, Chester County, in the month of March, along with Strode Avenue. The West Branch Brandywine Creek, a narrow waterway, offered a cut through the city and added a visual separation, which has been used recurrently to connect locations.

Roxborough and Mont Clare trails were used to match the already set world of suburban houses with the Rocky Mountains in the background, along with wooded landscapes.

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Task debuts on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET on HBO, with weekly episodes streaming on Max.

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