A Thousand Blows

A Thousand Blows
GenreHistorical drama
Created bySteven Knight
Directed by
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production locationLondon
CinematographyCatherine Derry
Production companies
  • The Story Collective
  • Matriarch Productions
  • Water & Power Productions
Original release
NetworkDisney+

A Thousand Blows is an upcoming 2025 British boxing drama television series created by Steven Knight, about the Forty Elephants, a 19th to 20th century all-female London crime syndicate who specialized in shoplifting.

A Thousand Blows premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on 11 October 2024, and is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on 21 February 2025, and will contain twelve episodes.[1]

Premise

The series follows the fortunes of Hezekiah and Alec, two best friends newly arrived from Jamaica. Fighting for survival in the violent melting pot of Victorian London's East End, they come up against Sugar Goodson, a dangerous, veteran boxer.

Cast


Production

In August 2022, it was revealed that a boxing drama television series titled Thousand Blows was in development, with Steven Knight set as the showrunner and executive producer of the series. It depicts the Forty Elephants, a 19th to 20th century all-female London crime syndicate who specialized in shoplifting. Tinge Krishnan is attached as the lead director and executive producer, with Malachi Kirby cast in the lead role, alongside Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, Francis Lovehall, Jason Tobin, James Nelson-Joyce, Nadia Albina, Morgan Hilaire, Jemma Carlton, and Caoilfhionn Dunne.[1][2][3] In July 2023, Ella Lily Hyland revealed she has a role in the production.[4]

Filming

Principal photography began in March 2023, in London.[3]

Release

A Thousand Blows premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on 11 October 2024, and is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on February 21, 2025.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Goodfellow, Melanie (August 24, 2022). "Steven Knight, Stephen Graham Team On Disney+ Original Period Drama 'A Thousand Blows'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  2. ^ Goldbart, Max (February 28, 2023). "'Small Axe' Star Malachi Kirby Boards Steven Knight Disney+ Drama 'A Thousand Blows'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Ritman, Alex (March 16, 2023). "'The Crown' Star Erin Doherty Joins Disney+ Period Boxing Drama 'A Thousand Blows'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Emily, Olivia (21 July 2023). "'I Cried Constantly – I Thought It Was So Visceral': Ella Lily Hyland On Fifteen Love, Prime Video – Interview". Countryandtownhouse.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  5. ^ King, Jordan (August 21, 2024). "Stephen Graham Is A Victorian London Boxer In Disney+ Series A Thousand Blows – First Look". Empire. Retrieved August 21, 2024.