Industry star Harry Lawtey says major season three death ‘was a shock to me’
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy *Warning, major ‘Industry’ season three spoilers to follow* Industry star Harry Lawtey, who plays party boy Robert Spearing in the popular finance drama, has addressed the shocking character death that occurs in the first episode of the show’s third season. In a new interview with Vogue about Nicole’s death, Lawtey revealed: “It was a shock to me absolutely when I read it.” Speaking about the impact of her character’s sudden passing, he added: “It sees the end of a really significant relationship for Robert – one that in itself is very confusing and wrapped up in all sorts of ideas around power and motherhood and consent. He’s been put through the wringer.” open image in gallery ‘She has been such a fantastic addition to the show,’ Harry Lawtey said of his ‘Industry’ co-star Sarah Parish Lawtey praised his co-star Parish, saying she’s “been such a fantastic addition to the show from the beginning. She has, in a very short amount of screen time, always made such an impact.” Industry creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay recently confirmed to IndieWire that Nicole’s death was caused by a cardiac event, sharing that they decided on this manner of death because “it felt realistic.” “Her slipping and bumping her head or Robert knifing her to death would’ve changed the tenor of the show,” Kay said.