Myha’la Says 'All My Stuff Is Gay' as She Plans Post-Industry Projects
In a candid new interview, the breakout star reflected on storytelling, fandom culture, and the kinds of projects she wants to bring into the world next. One thing is clear: she’s not interested in playing it safe.
“All my stuff is gay, actually.” “All of it.”
Building Queer Stories From the Inside
After nearly eight years with Industry, Myha’la says she’s driven by the need to stay creatively stimulated. Part of that drive comes from writing and developing her own work.
One project she’s co-written with a close friend draws from her own experiences at college and drama school - centred on queer friendship and the messy, intimate dynamics of young adulthood.
Another idea she’s developing explores a blended family dynamic involving a single mother, a child and a gay best friend. Across the board, queer lives are not a side note - they’re the foundation.
Rather than waiting for roles to appear, she’s focused on collaborating with the right creatives to bring those stories to screen, while still valuing the long-form character development that television allows.
“I love that I get to develop a character over seasons,” she explained, adding that her ideal future balances filmmaking with a series she can nurture for years.
Talking Fandom, Shipping and the Internet
The conversation also touched on the intense online fandom surrounding Industry, particularly when it comes to her character Harper’s romantic life.
Responding to fans who “ship” Harper with various characters, Myha’la joked about viewers’ appetite for chaotic pairings. At the same time, she pushed back against reducing Harper’s storyline to questions of sexuality alone.
She suggested Harper hasn’t yet had the space to explore romance outside of power dynamics and work - a nuance that can get lost in online discourse.
Reflecting on her own internet past, Myha’la described finding community in corners of Tumblr that felt emotionally complicated, rather than glamorous fan spaces. Those early online experiences, she implied, shaped her understanding of how identity and belonging play out digitally.
On Queerness and Labels
Having played multiple queer roles, Myha’la also spoke about how public perception shifts depending on who she’s dating.
“There’s no hullabaloo about me being with a man,” she noted, reflecting on the idea of being perceived as “straight-passing.” She pointed out the double standards that often frame queer women’s relationships through a lens of male approval.
At the same time, she expressed gratitude for being surrounded by people who don’t question her place in queer spaces - a confidence that has grown over time.
Choosing Humanity Over Caricature
When it comes to selecting roles, Myha’la says complexity matters more than labels.
What draws her to Harper, she explained, is the character’s messiness - the unresolved trauma, the contradictions, the uncomfortable edges. She looks for that same depth in any project she considers.
“I just want it to feel real,” she said. “Good, bad, ugly, comedy, drama - whatever it is.”
For Myha’la, authenticity outweighs tokenism. She has little interest in what she describes as forced caricatures or stories that flatten identity into something easily digestible.
Advocacy and Inspiration
Beyond her own work, Myha’la highlighted artists who use their platforms to speak out on social justice issues, naming actors who consistently advocate for causes they believe in.
Closer to home, she emphasised the importance of small, everyday acts of support - making a point to uplift people who may not feel seen or appreciated.
As she looks toward the next chapter of her career, one thing seems certain: whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, Myha’la intends to keep queer storytelling at the centre.
And if she has her way, all of it will stay that way.
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