Tom Pelphrey on Sobriety, Parenthood, and Preparing for 'Task'
Originally published Jun 13, 2026
By Scott Feinberg · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
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Key points
- Tom Pelphrey is in Emmy contention for his role in 'Task'.
- His character is a sanitation worker and single father seeking revenge for his brother's murder.
- Pelphrey credits sobriety, parenthood, and his role in 'Ozark' for helping prepare for 'Task'.
- The story puts his character in conflict with a biker gang and an FBI task force.
- Pelphrey discusses how life experiences contributed to the authenticity of his performance.
Tom Pelphrey, 43, is once again in the running for an Emmy for his role in 'Task,' where he portrays a grieving single father and sanitation worker. His character seeks revenge for his brother's murder by robbing the biker gang responsible, drawing the attention of both the gang and an FBI task force. Pelphrey credits his preparation for the role to significant life changes, including sobriety, landing the role in 'Ozark,' and becoming a parent. These experiences, he says, helped shape his performance and bring authenticity to the character.
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