A Thousand Blows

A Thousand Blows is an upcoming British historical drama television series for Disney+. The series follows the Forty Elephants, a 19th to 20th century all-female London crime syndicate who specialized in shoplifting.
==Synopsis==
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==
*Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow
*Stephen Graham as Sugar Goodson
*Erin Doherty as Mary Carr
*Francis Lovehall as Alec Munroe
*Jason Tobin as TBA
*James Nelson-Joyce as TBA
*Nadia Albina as TBA
*Jemma Carlton as TBA
*Caoilfhionn Dunne as TBA
==Production==
On August 24, 2022, Deadline reported 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. It will contain 6 episodes.Steven Knight, Stephen Graham Team On Disney+ Original Period Drama ‘A Thousand Blows’
On February 28, 2023, Deadline reported that Malachi Kirby was cast in the lead role as Hezekiah Moscow.‘Small Axe’ Star Malachi Kirby Boards Steven Knight Disney+ Drama ‘A Thousand Blows’
On March 16, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Erin Doherty was cast as Mary Carr, alongside Francis Lovehall as Alec Munroe, and with Jason Tobin, James Nelson-Joyce, Nadia Albina, Jemma Carlton and Caoilfhionn Dunne in undisclosed roles. Filming began in March 2023 in London.‘The Crown’ Star Erin Doherty Joins Disney+ Period Boxing Drama ‘A Thousand Blows’
The series is scheduled to premiere in 2025.Steven Knight, Stephen Graham Team On Disney+ Original Period Drama ‘A Thousand Blows’
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Category:Disney+ Originals
Category:Live-action series
Category:2020s television series