By Rosa Cartagena, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)

PHILADELPHIA — The HBO crime thriller “Task” will return to Pennsylvania along with star Mark Ruffalo for a second season, thanks in part to generous support from the state.

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Film Office announced that “Task” will receive a record $49.8 million tax credit , the largest amount the state has granted to a single production.

The effort is expected to bring about 3,700 jobs to Pennsylvania as HBO estimates investing $194.1 million into the state economy, including hiring local crews and paying for hotel accommodations.

The first season, which filmed in and around Philadelphia , hired 777 Pennsylvanians as local crew, cast members, and background players for 177 days, bringing $230 million to the region, as

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