HBO is putting the traders of Pierpoint back to work.
The premium cabler has ordered a fourth season of Industry, its drama series set in the world of finance in London. The renewal comes with two episodes left in season three, whose finale is set to air Sept. 29.
Industry has show sizable ratings growth this season. While it’s never been one of HBO’s bigger shows, the series, created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, has improved by 40 percent on its season two performance, averaging 1.6 million cross-platform viewers per episode since its Aug. 11 premiere. That number will likely continue to grow, as HBO measures viewing for 90 days from a premiere.
“For three seasons, Industry has been unflinching in its examination of ambition and class, solidifying itself as a marquee HBO drama,” said Francesca Orsi, executive vp HBO Programming and head of HBO drama series and films. “Under Mickey and Konrad’s singular vision, this twisted, thrilling look at London finance has redefined the contemporary workplace show. We’re so excited that viewers and critics have recognized season three as bigger and better than ever, buoyed by sublime performances from our unparalleled cast. We have no doubt that Mickey and Konrad, alongside the amazing team under executive producer Jane Tranter at Bad Wolf and executive producer Kathleen McCaffrey, will take season four to even greater heights.”
Season three has followed Pierpoint’s Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Robert (Harry Lawtey), and Eric (Ken Leung) as they make a big bet on a green tech energy company led by a member of the British peerage (Kit Harington, who told THR he’s a long-time fan of Industry) that puts them in contact with the highest levels of finance, media and government. Harper (Myha’la), meanwhile, looks for a way back into the addictive world of finance.
“We are beyond thrilled and grateful to HBO, the incredible team at Bad Wolf and our phenomenal cast and crew for their continued belief in Industry and for allowing us to grow as creators, writers and now directors whilst taking the show to new heights,” Down and Kay said in a statement. “We can’t wait to dive deeper and deliver the best season yet in season four.”
Added Bad Wolf’s Tranter, “It has been an extraordinary journey over the past eight years from initial development to now the commission of a fourth season of Industry. HBO’s unswerving belief in Mickey, Konrad, the cast and the whole creative team at Bad Wolf is a huge vote of confidence in uncertain times. This commitment to nurturing new talent and investment in quality programming has resulted in a show we are all exceptionally proud of. Bad Wolf cannot wait to get everyone back to Wolf Studios Wales to take Industry to even greater heights.”
Industry’s cast also includes Conor MacNeill, Sagar Radia, Sarah Goldberg, Miriam Petche, Indy Lewis, Adam Levy, Sarah Parish, Trevor White, Elena Saurel, Irfan Shamji, Andrew Havill, Roger Barclay, Fady Elsayed and Fiona Button.
Bad Wolf produces the series for HBO and the BBC. Down and Kay executive produce with Bad Wolf’s Tranter, Kate Crowther and Ryan Rasmussen and the BBC’s Rebecca Ferguson. Kathleen McCaffrey of Little Gems will join the show as an EP for season four. Down and Kay also direct along with Isabella Eklöf and Zoé Wittock.
Source: Hollywoodreporter
