The trailer ofSteven Knight’s upcoming seriesA Thousand Blowsis out, and it is everything you expect from the fan-favorite creator. Set in the backdrop of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London the series starsMalachi KirbyandStephen Grahamamong others will make its world premiere at the upcoming BFI London Film Festival.
The thrilling teaser gives us a good look at Hezekiah (Kirby) who finds himself in the pits fighting bloodied battles against a dangerous boxer Sugar. We also get a glimpse of a gang of women who are fighting their own battles for survival on the streets. For anyPeaky Blindersfan, the series will make you nostalgic in a weird way with its esthetics and tone.
What’s ‘A Thousand Blows’ About?
The upcoming series follows a Jamaican man, Hezekiah Moscow, who finds himself thrust into the violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London’s East End. As he’s drawn into the criminal underbelly of the boxing scene, he meets Mary Carr, the leader of a notorious all-female London gang called The Forty Elephants. While the two share a similar survival instinct, whileHezekiah sharpens his new skills,he comes up against a seasoned boxer, Sugar Goodson. Soon “the two are locked into an intense rivalry that spills out way beyond the ring.”
Knight created the series whilehis long-time collaborator, Graham, stars and executive produce. While Knight serves as the lead writer for the series, his writer’s room includes new voices likeAmeir Brown,Insook Chappell,Harlan Davies,andYasmin Joseph. The series is directed byTinge KrishnanandNick Murphy, alongsideAshley WaltersandCoky Giedroyc.
The cast also includesFrancis Lovehallas Hezekiah’s best friend Alec Munroe,Jason Tobinas Mr Lao, andJames Nelson-Joyceas Edward “Treacle” Goodson. The all-woman gang members are portrayed byErin Dohertyas their leader Mary Carr,Hannah Waltersas Eliza Moody,Darci Shawas Alice Diamond,Nadia Albinaas Verity Ross,Morgan Hilaireas Esme Long,Jemma Carltonas Belle Downer andCaoilfhionn Dunneas Anne Glover. Further rounding off the cast areSusan Lynchas Jane Carr,Daniel Maysas William ‘Punch’ Lewis,Adam Nagaitisas the Earl of Lonsdale,Gary Lewisas Jack Mac,Tom Davisas Charlie Mitchell andRobert Glenisteras Indigo Jeremy.
A Thousand Blowswill come toDisney+in the UK and Ireland. Hulu in the U.S. and select other countries on Disney+ in 2025.
