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Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
HBO's 'Industry' expands cast for season 4
HBO and BBC's hit drama Industry is leveling up its cast for season 4 with some exciting new faces. Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Jack Farthing (Rain Dogs), Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso), and Amy James-Kelly (Three Families) are all joining the ensemble, promising fresh dynamics and intriguing storylines. They will join previously announced cast member Max Minghella, as well as returning stars Myha'la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, Kit Harington, and Miriam Petche. Shipka will portray Hayley Clay, an executive assistant at Tender, a payment processor. Farthing takes on the role of Edward Smith, a long-time friend of Henry (played by Kit Harington) and known troublemaker. Jimoh will play Kwabena Bannerman, a trader at Mostyn Asset Management, while James-Kelly will portray Jennifer Bevan, a newly promoted Minister in the Labour government. The highly anticipated fourth season was confirmed in September, with production set to begin in the U.K. in the coming weeks. Industry is created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, who serve as writers, directors, and executive producers. Additional executive producers include Jane Tranter, Kate Crowther, Ryan Rasmussen (Bad Wolf), and Rebecca Ferguson (BBC). Directors Isabella Eklöf and Zoé Wittock will also helm episodes, while Kathleen McCaffrey joins as an executive producer for the new season. The series, a joint production of HBO and BBC, continues to captivate audiences with its high-stakes financial drama and complex characters. Fans eagerly await more updates as season 4 moves into production.
BBC News
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Kiernan Shipka, Jack Farthing, Toheeb Jomoh and Amy James-Kelly join Industry season four for BBC and HBO
Kiernan Shipka (Twisters, The Last Showgirl), Jack Farthing (Towards Zero, Rain Dogs) Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso, The Power) and Amy James-Kelly (Three Families, Coronation Street) have joined season four of Industry alongside previously announced Max Minghella (The Handmaid's Tale). Kiernan Shipka will star as Hayley Clay, executive assistant at payment processor Tender. Jack Farthing is Edward Smith, troublemaker and long-time friend of Henry Muck (Kit Harington). Toheeb Jimoh is Kwabena Bannerman, trader at Mostyn Asset Management and Amy James-Kelly is Jennifer Bevan, newly promoted Minister in the Labour government. Industry's returning cast includes Myha'la, Marisa Abela, Kit Harington, Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, and Miriam Petche. The series is created and written by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay who also serve as executive producers alongside Jane Tranter, Kate Crowther, and Ryan Rasmussen for Bad Wolf and Rebecca Ferguson for the BBC. Production on Season four, which will be eight episodes, begins in the UK later this month. Industry is a Bad Wolf Production for the BBC and HBO, and Industry airs exclusively on the BBC in the UK. Watch Industry seasons one to three on BBC iPlayer HC2
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bex Fowler returning to EastEnders to mourn death of her father Martin
Bex Fowler is to return to EastEnders to mourn the death of her father Martin Fowler (James Bye) with her family. Jasmine Armfield, who left the BBC soap in 2020, will return to the role for a short stint, with her character flying home to be with her mother Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) and attend Martin's funeral. Martin died from a cardiac arrest in Thursday's 40th anniversary live episode after a metal beam fell on him following an explosion in the Queen Vic pub. 'It's about your dad…' #EastEnders, tomorrow at 7:30pm on @BBCOne and on @BBCiPlayer. — BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) February 23, 2025 Speaking about her return as Bex, Armfield said: 'It's wonderful to be back at EastEnders and to see so many familiar faces. 'It's amazing for me to come home, but for Bex it's an absolutely devastating time because she's lost her dad. 'She's grown up a lot, having spent the past few years travelling, so we're going to see a much more mature and grown-up version of Bex this time around.' EastEnders bosses say Bex will be left devastated by the news, as she tries to adjust to everything that's happened in her absence, including Sonia's incarceration for murder and the birth of her sister, Julia, also on Thursday's live episode. EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw added: 'We're delighted to welcome Jasmine home to EastEnders as part of Martin's farewell. 'There's no way that Bex would miss her dad's funeral, and Sonia needs her eldest daughter more than ever. 'It's been five years in which Bex has gone out into the world, so she'll come back with renewed wisdom and experience.' Bex has featured in the Walford-set soap since she was born on-screen in October 2000, being played by Alex and Vicky Gonzalez as a young child until 2002, when she was adopted by Neil and Sue Miller, despite Sonia later having regrets. In 2005 after Neil and Sue were killed in a car crash, Bex was reunited with Sonia and Martin as her legal guardians. The character was played by Jade Sharif from 2005 until 2007, when Bex left Albert Square with her mother and father. Armfield took over the role when Bex returned to EastEnders in 2014 and continued until 2020 when the character left to go travelling following a failed suicide attempt. It was announced on Saturday that Martin's niece Vicki Fowler would also return to the soap, played Rain Dogs actress Alice Haig, for the first time in more than 20 years, bringing her new boyfriend, Ross (Alex Walkinshaw), and his son, Joel (Max Murray).
The Independent
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
EastEnders welcomes back Vicki Fowler after 20 years – with Holby City star as her new boyfriend
Fan favourite Vicki Fowler will return to Eastenders for the first time in 20 years. The character, who will now be played by Andor star Alice Haig, is the love child of teen mum Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully) and Dirty Den Watts (Leslie Grantham). She left Albert Square for sunnier pastures in 2004, departing for Australia to live and work with her long-term partner Spencer Moon (Christopher Parker). When she returns to the Square with a new man, Ross, and his son, Joel, it causes quite the shock to sister Sharon (Letitia Dean) and Spencer's brother Alfie (Shane Richie). Of course, she returns under far from happy circumstances, as Vicki is back in the UK to attend her uncle Martin's funeral following the explosive events of last week's episode. In the 40th anniversary special, viewers watched as Martin finally declared his love for Stacey and even asked her to marry him. Martin, however, was soon struck down by a large metal beam in the aftermath of Queen Victoria pub explosion, after he had entered the wreckage to rescue Stacey. He regained consciousness and was being looked after by paramedics, but when the medics removed the beam, complications caused Martin to have a cardiac arrest and die, while a distraught Stacey watched on. Fans watching the episode said they were 'traumatised' by the scenes and the killing-off of Bye's iconic character. Vicki was previously played by Samantha Leigh Martin in 1994 and Scarlett Alice Johnson in 2004, with Haig now stepping into the part. Haig – who also starred in Rain Dogs, said: 'I am so excited. I have always watched the show, and I was born in February 1985, so I'm the same age as EastEnders! 'It's so cool to be playing a character like Vicki – we think we know her, but a lot has changed. I can't wait for all the Albert Square drama ahead.' Alex Walkinshaw, best known for his roles as Dale Smith on ITV's The Bill and Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher in BBC medical dramas Casualty and Holby City, will play her new boyfriend, Ross. Walkinshaw described his character as 'a decent, hardworking family man, he always puts family first, and he is very in love with Vicki, but it's not always plain sailing'. Meanwhile, newcomer Max Murray will be stepping into the role of Ross's teenage son, Joel. Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said of the castings: 'We're delighted to have the very talented Alice, Alex and Max with us. 'Vicki is back under the most tragic of circumstances, representing her distraught mum Michelle, and she's changed a lot since we last saw her. We're excited to let viewers get reacquainted with Vicki and to introduce Ross and Joel to the Square. It won't be long before Vicki and this new branch of the Fowler family are making waves in Walford.' Whatever happens, it's sure to be a drama-filled next few episodes as the Walford residents pay tribute to the much-loved Fowler. Fowler was one of the soap's most cherished characters since he was the first baby born on the programme in August 1985. He was the son of Pauline and Arthur Fowler and was played by several actors over the past 40 years, with James Bye taking over from James Alexandrou, who had played the character from 1996 to 2007, in 2014.
