NEW YORK – A rising star, Myha’la has become a central force in HBO Max’s Gen Z sex & finance series “Industry,” now streaming Season 4.

“This new season, a challenge and an opportunity, is a reinvention of the show,” announced Mickey Down, who with his Oxford buddy Konrad Kay created and writes the show.

“We scattered everyone across the chessboard at the end of S3. That show had reached a natural conclusion,” he said at a press conference with Kay and several cast members. “To start again was a massive challenge.

“But me and Konrad have always liked satisfying conclusions and then having to basically come up with a new set of circumstances, a new narrative structure.”

Looking back, he continued, “The first season was a slice of life show about young people coming into a workplace which was reflective of what mine and Konrad’s experiences were.

“By S4 we’re trying to flex different creative muscles. If we weren’t doing ‘Industry,’ we’d want to be writing a conspiracy thriller. So, okay, let’s write a conspiracy in the world of ‘Industry.’”

What has the cast learned in a series built on surprising twists and shocking revelations?

Myha’la, whose Harper Stern is the controversial New Yorker making her way in London, found “joy working on something for a long time. As a first timer coming fresh on my first proper job – and the biggest job I’ve done – the lessons I learned are like life lessons.

“Like many, I came in not knowing if we were doing anything right. There was so much ‘imposter syndrome.’ We had an incredible amount of pressure that we probably just put on ourselves to do a good job.

“Especially because we’re working on something that we love and respect. So, what I’ve learned over time is that I can do it!

“Another joy I’ve learned is: I love the longevity of TV. I am so grateful that I’ve been able to grow with Harper for almost eight years now.

“As an actor, the things that I care so deeply about (because I’m so attached to this character) are now something that I bring into every project that I do.

“Which is a reverence for bringing a person to life. A respect for all humanity, especially because I am playing somebody that people love to hate so much!

“How do I find the humanity in that person? How do come to them with truth – which means no judgment? Even if it’s choices I don’t agree with? How do I do that so that I can do justice to that person? And also maintain the integrity of these great scripts?”