By Flora Carr

Published: Tuesday, 27 September 2022 at 12:00 am

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BBC Two and HBO’s Industry is back for its second outing, with both the young hopefuls and the old guard put to the test once again as they scramble to assert themselves at Pierpoint, one of the world’s top investment banks.

The latest batch of episodes welcomes back a raft of familiar faces following the dramatic season 1 finale, plus a number of new players who are guaranteed to shake up proceedings in the cut throat world of finance.

“We’re very much our own worst critics,” co-creator Conrad Kay said (via RadioTimes.com) of the pressure the team felt when stepping into season 2 as they pushed to tell “better stories”.

He added: “The first season was big on vibe, character, had some good dialogue, some fun sex, [and] had an overall aesthetic which maybe felt like a bit of a breath of fresh air, which is maybe why people reacted so positively to it. But we thought, as the writers of the show, we could tell more exciting, thrilling, corporate intrigue [and] corporate politics stories within that space.

“The show’s about power on some level and there’s no reason why we couldn’t have a bit of a Game of Thrones-y, ‘Who’s gonna take whose seat?’ kind of feel to it.”

Here’s everything you need to know about Industry’s season 2 cast.

Myha’la Herrold plays Harper

Who is Harper? A highly talented graduate trainee from New York who lands a job at fictional London investment bank Pierpoint & Co. As first impressions go, she’s not great with small talk, but she’s whip-smart and she knows it.

Speaking at a press Q&A, Herrold said she “absolutely” didn’t understand Industry’s financial terms. “No [I didn’t understand them]. The short answer is absolutely not, no,” she said. “Yeah, when I first read the first script entirely, in the audition process, I think I had an early version of the first draft – I remember I was reading it in my apartment in Brooklyn. it was like mad late, I was in my bed in the dark reading this script, and I remember sweating bullets, I got to the end of episode four and I was like, ‘Oh my God, I don’t really, really know what this means, but I know that it’s crazy’.”

Where have I seen Myha’la Herrold before? She’s best known for playing Tami in Amazon original series Modern Love (an adaptation of the New York Times columns of the same name), and for her role in Bodies Bodies Bodies.

Marisa Abela plays Yasmin

Who is Yasmin? Yasmin works in Foreign Exchange Sales (FX). In the first season, she was a people pleaser who craved verbal validation from her peers, but she’s much more bullish in season 2 and seeks to impose her authority on the newest member of the FX team, Venetia.

Where have I seen Marisa Abela before? Her CV includes Netflix’s Rogue Agent and Sky’s COBRA.

Harry Lawtey plays Robert

Who is Robert? When we meet the graduate trainee in season 2, he’s suffering from a serious lack of confidence, which impacts his ability to do his job to the standard that’s expected.

Where have I seen Harry Lawtey before? The actor played Maurice in The Letter to the King, and has previously had roles in Marcella, Casualty, and Chuggington.

David Jonsson plays Gus

Who is Gus? A graduate trainee, he went to both Eton and Oxford. In his job interview, he reveals his mother’s twin loves for Jesus and Margaret Thatcher, before quipping: “One of them is the reason we’re all here, and the other was a carpenter.”

Where have I seen David Jonsson before? Jonsson played Isaac Turner in the drama Deep State, and Cromwell Ames in two episodes of ITV Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour.

Ken Leung plays Eric

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Who is Eric? A managing director at Pierpoint who was assigned as Harper’s mentor. He’s booted from the company following a complaint made against him by Harper in season 1, but is eventually invited back into the fold after she retracts her statement. He has a toxic temper.

Where have I seen Ken Leung before? He starred in M Night Shyamalan’s thriller Old. His most sizeable TV role to date is Miles Straume in Lost.

Conor MacNeill as Kenny

Who is Kenny? A VP on the FX desk and Yasmin’s line manager. Like Eric, he also has a temper. In season 2, he has recently returned from a stint in rehab.

Where have I seen Conor MacNeill before? His CV includes BBC One drama Privates and Channel 4 police procedural No Offence, as well as Irish series An Crisis and Scúp.

Sagar Radia plays Rishi 

Who is Rishi? A sharp-tongued trader at Pierpoint who enjoys ribbing on the new recruits.

Where have I seen Sagar Radia before? His most sizeable role prior to Industry was as AJ Nair in ITV’s The Good Karma Hospital. 

Caoilfhionn Dunne plays Jackie

Who is Jackie? A straight shooter who works on the FX desk.

Where have I seen Caoilfhionn Dunne before? You might recognise her from Sky Atlantic’s Britannia, horror film Saint Maud and Channel 4 comedy-drama The Bisexual. 

Sarah Parish plays Nicole

Who is Nicole? A Pierpoint client who takes no prisoners.

Where have I seen Sarah Parish before? Her extensive CV includes Harlan Coben’s Stay Close, crime dramas Bancroft and Broadchurch, sitcom Trollied, BBC comedy W1A and more.

Mark Dexter plays Hilary

Who is Hilary? The managing director on the FX desk. Following COVID, he can be seen wearing a mask and gloves at all times.

Where have I seen Mark Dexter before? His recent credits include The Midwich Cuckoos with Keeley Hawes and Netflix’s The Crown.

Industry new cast members

Alex Alomar Akpobome plays Danny

Who is Danny? An executive director who transferred from Pierpoint’s New York office. He’s described as a “wonder kid”  and “head-turning presence on the trading floor”.

Where have I seen Alex Alomar Akpobome before? He appeared in Lena Waithe’s comedy Twenties. 

Indy Lewis plays Venetia

Who is Venetia? The newest addition to the FX Desk. She is described as “bright-eyed, razor-sharp and not afraid to talk back to those in power”, which Yasmin doesn’t appreciate. 

Where have I seen Indy Lewis before? She has also appeared in Spanish-American drama La Fortuna.

Katrine De Candole plays Celeste

Who is Celeste? She works in the private wealth management department at Pierpoint. Celeste meets Yasmin on a night out and could potentially offer her an exit from the FX desk.   

Where have I seen Katrine De Candole before? She recently appeared in ITV’s The Ipcress File.

Jay Duplass plays Jesse 

Who is Jesse? A hedge fund manager who made a hefty profit during the pandemic. He is top of Eric and Harper’s client wish list.

Where have I seen Jay Duplass before? Last year he starred in Netflix’s The Chair with Sandra Oh. Other TV credits include Prime Video’s Transparent and The Mindy Project. 

Sonny Poon Tip plays Leo

Who is Leo? Jesse’s son, who is described as “wayward”.

Where have I seen Sonny Poon Tip before? He also appeared in Holby City.

Adam Levy plays Charles

Who is Charles? Yasmin’s “jet-setting playboy” father, who is hoping to reconnect with her.  

Where have I seen Adam Levy before? He appeared in Netflix’s The Witcher as Mousesack.

Other cast members include:

• Nicholas Bishop as hedge fund manager Maxim, who has a close relationship with Yasmin
• Andrew Buchan as hedge fund manager Felim
• Trevor White as Bill, one of Pierpoint’s global heads
• Freya Mavor as Daria, Yasmin’s former line manager who was ousted from the company
• Faith Alabi as Aurore, a Conservative MP
• Elena Saurel as Anna, the head of FutureDawn Partners
• Brittany Ashworth as Rishi’s financée Diana

Industry season 2 is available to watch now on BBC Two and iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight.

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