HBO has unveiled a significant casting shake-up for the fifth and final run of its finance-set drama Industry, confirming a mixture of veteran performers and fresh faces as production begins.
New arrivals mix established names with newcomers
The network announced on Monday that Cary Elwes, Dianna Agron, Sam Riley, Jessica Brown Findlay, Luke Manley, Bally Gill and Eduard Poliakov will join the series for its concluding chapter. Filming for season five started earlier this month, although a release date has not yet been set.
Elwes, 63, is cast as investor Padgett Stillman. His career spans cult and mainstream fare, from The Princess Bride to the Saw franchise. Agron will play Skip Binksy, the chief financial officer of a wellness business; she is best known for her role as Quinn Fabray in Glee.
Sam Riley joins the series as the enigmatic businessman Solomon Kerr. Riley’s screen credits include Control and Maleficent. Jessica Brown Findlay has been cast as Marina St. Clair, described as a family acquaintance of Sir Henry Muck — a character portrayed by Kit Harington.
New traders and a politician among the additions
Rounding out the casting announcements, Bally Gill will play the left-leaning politician Nikesh Shah. Two relative newcomers, Luke Manley and Eduard Poliakov, will appear as traders Stevie Delmonte and Olexij Kovalchu, respectively. Manley made his feature debut in 2025’s Marty Supreme, while Poliakov’s credits include the 2026 Ukrainian fantasy film Mavka: The True Myth.
HBO had previously revealed that Zosia Mamet will join season five as Carmen Dame, a fitness influencer-turned-wellness tech founder and chief executive.
The series centres on the ambitious junior staff at Pierpoint & Co, a fictional international investment bank based in London. Returning lead cast confirmed for the new season include Kit Harington, Marisa Abela (as Yasmin Kara-Hanani), Myha’la (Harper Stern), Sagar Radia (Rishi Ramdani), Ken Leung (Eric Tao) and Miriam Petche (Sweetpea Golightly). Season four of the drama premiered in January 2026.
- What’s new: Seven principal additions announced for season five.
- Notable names: Cary Elwes and Dianna Agron among the established actors joining.
- Production status: Filming began earlier this month; no air date yet.
For viewers who have followed the show’s blend of workplace pressure, moral compromise and social ambition, these arrivals suggest producers are seeking to broaden the series’ scope as it moves towards a conclusion. The presence of high-profile character actors such as Elwes and Riley points to storylines that may expand beyond the junior-banker viewpoint, while the inclusion of politicians and wellness executives hints at continued interest in the intersection of finance, power and contemporary culture.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Cary Elwes | Padgett Stillman (investor) |
| Dianna Agron | Skip Binksy (CFO of wellness company) |
| Sam Riley | Solomon Kerr (businessman) |
| Jessica Brown Findlay | Marina St. Clair (family friend of Sir Henry Muck) |
| Bally Gill | Nikesh Shah (left-wing politician) |
| Luke Manley | Stevie Delmonte (trader) |
| Eduard Poliakov | Olexij Kovalchu (trader) |
HBO’s announcement arrives as the series prepares to bring its London-based narrative to a close. Industry has drawn attention for its unflinching portrayal of the city’s financial culture and for the pressure-cooker performances of its young ensemble. The new casting sends a clear signal that the final season will broaden both the emotional and institutional landscapes the show explores.
Filming is underway, audiences will be watching for when the network sets a premiere date and how these new characters fit into Pierpoint’s fraught world of deals, loyalties and reputations.
