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Post by justinate on Nov 14, 2020 8:08:21 GMT -5
The new drama from HBO is set in the high-pressure world of international finance as graduates compete for a limited number of openings at London firm Pierpoint. Two of the regular cast are Gus (David Jonsson) and Theo (Will Tudor, in yet another gay role). The pilot aired earlier this week but didn't really focus on either of them yet, other than Gus as the roommate of another grad, privileged party boy Robert (Harry Lawtey, who treated us to a stunning full-frontal in the episode). Hopefully that bodes well for the gays in time to come. There will be eight episodes this season. http://instagram.com/p/CHGPxaHAdVe http://instagram.com/p/CHTAQenAPjO |
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Post by davidw on Jul 29, 2022 18:12:29 GMT -5
My PVR says season two of "Industry" starts August 01 2022.
Do I recall correctly that Gus was set-up to not return for season two?
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Post by justinate on Jul 30, 2022 4:54:31 GMT -5
My PVR says season two of "Industry" starts August 01 2022. Do I recall correctly that Gus was set-up to not return for season two? The internet claims Gus is slated to return for season 2, but not Theo - although when I went through the trailer, I didn't spot Gus at all, so if he is there, his role looks like it's going to be very minor. There are three male regulars added to the cast this season (not counting recurring/guest stars). The only one of the newbies who seems age-appropriate for Gus is Leo, played by Sonny Poon Tip, the "troubled" son of another new addition (played by Jay Duplass). I spy a gay clinch at 1:50 in the trailer, I think it's Leo and a Black guy, but it doesn't look like Gus. |
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Post by justinate on Aug 2, 2022 7:24:55 GMT -5
My PVR says season two of "Industry" starts August 01 2022. Do I recall correctly that Gus was set-up to not return for season two? Update: Although Gus is only glimpsed briefly in the season 2 opener, he is still part of the cast and according to this review of the new season, he will have his own story later in the season. Unfortunately, since he no longer works for Pierpoint like all the other leads, I guess he is now downgraded to a supporting character. www.thedailybeast.com/the-resort-is-the-new-summer-mystery-that-could-be-the-next-white-lotus?ref=scroll |
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Post by justinate on Aug 16, 2022 11:45:17 GMT -5
Gus had a bit more of a storyline this past week, but it was still very firmly in backseat territory. Vulture hit the nail on the head with this bit of commentary on the episode (spoilers for those who haven't seen 2x03): Gus again is peripherally involved in this episode. This time, he’s taken along to Wales by Jesse to tutor Jesse’s pouty son Leo. Leo and Gus have a flirty will-they-won’t-they thing going until Gus shuts Leo down, telling him his jaded diatribe on not wanting the life other rich kids like him at Eton have is tired and uninspiring. I think the show is not doing enough with Gus. I get that it’s hard to write him into the daily Pierpoint drama because he’s no longer at the firm, but still, it feels like the character is being kept around as a barely relevant side plot. www.vulture.com/article/industry-season-two-episode-three-recap-the-fool.htmlMy question is - wouldn't Gus have been the logical choice to be positioned as the emotional heart of the show (instead of Robert)? Gus is the only one who quit Pierpoint because he was sickened by the way they do business, which already gives him a leg up on the morality scale, plus he stays with Robert and Yasmin, placing him in the right place to act as a sounding board for both. Not to mention, it would give him something to do this season when he's out of the thick of the action at Pierpoint. It does leave a bit of a sour taste in one's mouth that, in a show where the other three leads are all POC and either women or LGBTQ, they decide it's the straight white boy who should be the emotional heart ... |
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