Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty and Stephen Graham are embroiled in an epic fight for power in Victorian London. In A Thousand Blows on Disney+
Disney+ has today revealed an expanded new look at the cast of “A Thousand Blows”, the highly anticipated six-episode Original series from Steven Knight (creator of Peaky Blinders), set to premiere on February 21, 2025, on Disney+ in the UK & Ireland.
Brand-new images released today provide a first look at The Forty Elephants gang, led by Erin Doherty. In addition to further images of Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, Francis Lovehall and many more.
From the mind of Steven Knight, acclaimed creator of the global hit series, Peaky Blinders. A Thousand Blows S1 (6×60’) is coming to Disney+ in the UK and Ireland. Hulu in the U.S. and select other countries on Disney+ in 2025. A second series, consisting of six 60-minute episodes, has finished production, and more details will be revealed soon. The series is a collaborative production between The Story Collective, Matriarch Productions, and Water & Power Productions.
PREMISE
Inspired by the true life stories of a group of characters battling for survival in the brutal East End of London in the 1880s. Hezekiah Moscow and Alec Munroe, best friends from Jamaica, find themselves thrust into the criminal underbelly of London’s thriving bare-knuckle boxing scene. As Hezekiah finds fortune and fame through the art of pugilism, he attracts the attention of the infamous Queen of the Forty Elephants, Mary Carr, who sets about exploiting his talents to further her criminal enterprise. Meanwhile, the formidable and self-proclaimed of the End boxing world, Sugar Goodson, is resolute in his determination to annihilate Hezek, aspirations to compete in the West End pose a significant threat to everything he has established. What ensues is a battle of the old world against the new.
ALSO STARRING
The wider ensemble cast includes Francis Lovehall as Hezekiah’s best friend Alec Munroe. Jason Tobin as Mr Lao and James Nelson-Joyce as Edward “Treacle” Goodson. The Forty Elephants includes Hannah Walters as Eliza Moody. Darci Shaw as Alice Diamond. Nadia Albina as Verity Ross. Morgan Hilaire as Esme Long. Jemma Carlton as Belle Downer. And Caoilfhionn Dunne as Anne Glover. Additional cast includes Susan Lynch as Jane Carr. Daniel Mays as William ‘Punch’ Lewis. Adam Nagaitis as the Earl of Lonsdale. Gary Lewis as Jack Mac. Tom Davis as Charlie Mitchell and Robert Glenister as Indigo Jeremy.
BROUGHT TO LIFE
The thrilling series is brought to life by acclaimed screenwriter Steven Knight. Starring and executive produced by Stephen Graham. Steven Knight is the lead writer for the series. With episodes also written by a group of new voices including Ameir Brown. Insook Chappell. Harlan Davies and Yasmin Joseph. Tinge Krishnan and Nick Murphy direct and executive produce the series, with Ashley Walters and Coky Giedroyc also serving as executive producers.
STEVEN KNIGHT
Steven Knight, Creator, Writer, and Executive Producer, said,
“The love and care that went into this thrilling production is evident on screen from the first moment. What makes the story we tell all the more compelling is that it is based on the lives of real people who lived extraordinary lives in extraordinary times.”
BEHIND THE SCENES
“A Thousand Blows” S1 (6×60’) is created, written and executive produced by Steven Knight. Starring and executive produced by Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters for Matriarch Productions. Damian Keogh and Kate Lewis for The Story Collective. And Tom Miller and Sam Myer for Water & Power Productions. Award-winning broadcaster and historian Professor David Olusoga acts as executive producer on the series. With Tom Miller as Series Producer and Barrington Robinson and Jo Johnson as producers. The Original series is executive produced for Disney+ by Lee Mason, Director of Scripted Content.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
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A Thousand Blows will be coming to Disney+ on February 21st.
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