"Before we could formulate our own identities, we allowed the institution to make them for us. But, having left finance for television, I still feel like I want to make money. I'm never content with my career. The reason our show feels like it's constantly changing and vibrating with electricity is because me and Konrad are, in terms of our careers, constantly evolving and ambitious."
David Remnick interviews Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, creators of the television series Industry, which follows junior employees at a fictional London investment bank through financial and personal challenges. Both creators previously worked unsuccessful stints in banking before transitioning to television. Down reflects that the institution shaped their identities before they could develop their own. Despite leaving finance, both maintain ambitions for career success and financial achievement. This ongoing drive and competitive energy between the creators fuels the show's dynamic quality, as they continue to evolve their careers in television while maintaining the mindset of their finance backgrounds.
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