New Delhi, February 26 If Kit Harington had to draw any similarities between the world of his famous fantasy drama "Game of Thrones" and his new show "Industry," set in the world of finance, it would be the kind of sadistic and horrific characters they both explore.
The British actor gained fame playing the brooding yet incredibly heroic Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones," a show filled with famous villains such as Joffrey Baratheon, Cersei Lannister, Ramsay Bolton, and Walder Frey.
In "Industry," the actor navigates the murky world of international finance, populated by ruthless characters, such as Henry Muck, an aristocrat and struggling entrepreneur.
"I think that certainly, with the 'Game of Thrones' comparison, they are full of pretty horrific people. They're both HBO shows, and I think HBO revels in investigating very difficult, troubled, and pretty sadistic characters... That would be the main similarity. Besides that, I can't see many," Harington said in an international roundtable interview.
Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, "Industry" follows a group of young graduates competing for permanent positions at a top investment bank in London.
Since its debut, the British-American series has earned critical acclaim for its unflinching exploration of how power, money, and ego shape personal and professional relationships, as well as the cutthroat corporate environment.
Harington, also known for appearing in movies such as "Pompeii," "Testament of Youth," and "Testament of Youth," joined the popular HBO show in the third season and returned for the fourth chapter, currently streaming in India on JioHotstar.
Asked whether he joined the show because it provided an interesting contrast with his other popular role in "Game of Thrones," Harington said he believes Muck was a "fascinating guy to try and empathize with."
"He has a completely blinkered privilege that he can't see himself. He finds it impossible, like all of us do, to see who he is in the world. And the problems that come with that. And then place him in the world of 'Industry' with all of its issues and problematic characters. I thought he was a great person to kind of investigate. And also one that I had some knowledge of."
"I kind of thought I knew people like this guy. But more than anything, I wanted to try and like him, even though he's on the surface the type of guy that you would really dislike on many levels," he said in response to a question from
