Harper (Myha’la) has undergone significant changes throughout all three seasons of the HBO finance drama seriesIndustry. From a young, hungry junior analyst to a young, hungry venture outfit founder, she has undergone significant growth in the past few years. These changes are seen in how she carries herself, be it her dressing style or hairstyle. The latter has evolved over the years,sparking some theoriesthat these changes are integral to the character’s development. Myha’la has seen and heard those theories, and she thinks there is something to them. “I don’t want to give anything away, but what I can say is: all of y’all tracking the hair, you’re all right,” the actress recently said while this year’s Met Gala. While her statement does not explicitly confirm what Harper’s evolving hairstyle represents, chances are it will be addressed insubsequent seasonsof the show.
Harper showed up at Pierpoint on her first day with braided hair. Black women in corporate settings are under unseen pressure to appear “presentable,” which at times means styling their hair in an “acceptable” manner. The braids allowed Harper to blend into the majority male and white environment. Season 2 featured a slight change as she abandoned the braids for a straightened look held up by a bun at the back at some point. But as she gets more comfortable and life in financebecomes more complicated, she opts for a short pixie cut. These changes could have been chalked up to the actress’s decision, but they might have a narrative significance yet to be explored.
‘Industry’ Season 4 Is In Production
Production for themuch-anticipated fourth season beganin late March in England. Co-creatorsKonrad KayandMickey Downreturn at the helm for a season that takes the story in a new direction. Season 4 introduces a new venture, Tender, a payment processing company entering a growth phase.Casting has already been donefor roles in the company, withMax Minghellaand Kiernan Shipkaplaying executives at the company.Toheeb Jimmohenlists as a new trader at Mostyn Assets whileAmy James-Kellyrepresents the Labour government as minister.Kit Haringtonreprises his Henry Muck character forSeason 4,and viewers will meetJack Farthingas Edward Smith, a friend of Muck. Myha’la,Marisa Abela,Ken Leung, andSagar Radiawill return for Season 4, butHarry Lawteywon’t be back. “I feel like I’m in a place where I’ve said everything I had to say with a character,” the actor said while explaining his departure.
You can watch all seasons ofIndustryon Max in the US before the new one returns. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
