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‘Industry’ Creators Mickey Down, Konrad Kay Share Why They Write For Ruthless Harper “Deliberately With Love And Understanding”
The hit HBO/BBC drama has been commissioned for a fourth season.
Industry has been one of the most successful TV dramas of the past three years, with audiences flocking to the high-octane depiction of young recruits to Pierpont investment bank wrestling with their consciences as they try to further their financial careers. Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, who worked in the financial sector before turning to screenwriting, focus on three recruits: Harper (Myha’la), Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Robert (Harry Lawtey). Down says there are “different ceilings for everyone” – and that your background, race and gender can “have a huge bearing on how successful you can be.” Hence why they portray Harper’s character, sometimes kind, sometimes, ruthless, “with love.”
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