"Industry" Season 4 in production; Harry Lawtey departs

HBO's popular finance drama, "Industry," is set to return for a fourth season. The show has been praised for its depiction of young analysts working at Pierpoint investment bank in London. Production for Season 4 is currently underway in the U.K. However, HBO has not yet announced a release date. The third season finished last fall, leaving viewers with many unanswered questions. It gained a significant following, with about 1.6 million viewers per episode. New cast members for Season 4 have been confirmed through the show's official Instagram. Details about these new actors have not been fully shared yet. One notable departure is Harry Lawtey, who played Robert Spearing since the show started. He mentioned in an interview that he is leaving for creative reasons and scheduling conflicts. Lawtey expressed satisfaction with his character's journey and is looking forward to new opportunities. The first three seasons of "Industry" can be streamed on Max. The show first premiered on November 9, 2020. In the dramatic conclusion of Season 3, Pierpoint was sold to an Egyptian firm, leading to significant changes for the characters involved.