FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR THE NEW STEPHEN KNIGHT DISNEY+ DRAMA

BAFTA award-winning actor Malachi Kirby and Erin Doherty have joined the cast of A Thousand Blows, an epic new 12-part series set in the dangerous world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London.

Acclaimed screenwriter Steven Knight brought the film to life, starring and executive produced by Stephen Graham (“Help,” “Time,” “The Irishman”). Steven Knight is the series’ head writer, with episodes also written by a group of new voices including Ameir Brown, Insook Chappell, Harlan Davies and Yasmin Joseph.

The thrilling series follows Hezekiah (Kirby) and Alec – played by Francis Lovehall – two best friends from Jamaica who find themselves caught up in the vibrant and violent melting pot of London’s East End after the Industrial Revolution.

Hezekiah is drawn into the criminal underbelly of the thriving boxing scene and meets Mary Carr (Doherty), the leader of the Forty Elephants – the notorious all-female London gang – as they fight for survival on the streets.

As Hezekiah hones his new skills, he meets Sugar Goodson (Graham), a skilled and dangerous boxer, and the two soon find themselves in an intense rivalry that extends far beyond the ring.

The production also stars Jason Tobin as Mr Lao and James Nelson-Joyce as Edward “Treacle” Goodson. The Forty Elephants stars Hannah Walters as Eliza Moody, Nadia Albina as Verity Ross, Morgan Hilaire as Esme Long, Jemma Carlton as Belle Downer and Caoilfhionn Dunne as Anne Glover.

A Thousand Blows (12×60′) was created, written and executive produced by Steven Knight, the visionary creator of Peaky Blinders.