Harry Lawtey will sadly not reprise his role in HBO's acclaimed series "Industry" for its forthcoming fourth season. Deadline has been informed that his departure after three seasons stems from scheduling conflicts, though it remains somewhat ambiguous which of his forthcoming engagements will clash with "Industry's" production schedule. Filming for Season 4 is poised to commence in the UK in March.
"Industry" served as a springboard for Lawtey's talent, portraying Robert Spearing, a fresh-faced yet arrogant finance graduate who strides into Pierpoint & Co. brimming with self-assurance, only to be swiftly brought down to earth by the cutthroat nature of his new profession. Over the past few years, Lawtey has emerged as a sought-after commodity, notably taking on the role of Harvey Dent in "Joker: Folie à Deux," making his exit, though perhaps not unexpected, potentially disheartening for viewers eager to witness the next chapter of Rob's journey.
The Season 3 climax saw Rob defect from Pierpoint to venture into a psilocybin startup, hinting at a more prominent storyline for him in Season 4 as he struck out on his own. However, it now appears that Rob's entrepreneurial endeavors will unfold off-screen.
Speculation regarding Lawtey's departure intensified on Thursday, following the announcement that Max Minghella would join the financial drama in a fresh capacity. Additionally, HBO confirmed that Kit Harington, who entered the fray last season as a wealthy heir and tech titan, will continue as a mainstay for Season 4. Returning cast members also include Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, and Miriam Petche.
Details concerning the upcoming season remain shrouded in secrecy. Nonetheless, creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay revealed to Deadline in December that they are drawing inspiration from Tony Gilroy's "Michael Clayton" for Season 4. "We aspire to pen a corporate thriller," teased Down, hailing Gilroy's film as "the quintessential corporate thriller of all time."
"Industry" gained significant momentum for HBO during its third season, breaking viewership records across its eight episodes and garnering a Critics' Choice Award nomination for Best Drama Series. In Season 3, as Pierpoint eyes the future and places a hefty wager on ethical investing, Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Robert (Harry Lawtey), and Eric (Ken Leung) find themselves at the forefront of Lumi's high-profile IPO, a green tech energy venture helmed by Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington), unraveling a narrative that spans the pinnacles of finance, media, and government. Meanwhile, Harper (Myha’la), having exited Pierpoint, yearns to reimmerse herself in the intoxicating thrill of finance and discovers an unlikely ally in FutureDawn portfolio manager Petra Koenig (Sarah Goldberg).
