Stephen Graham in ‘A Thousand Blows’: A Look at His Role and the New Victorian London Drama

Stephen Graham is featured in the new drama, ‘A Thousand Blows,’ set to premiere on Disney+ next Friday, February 21. The show delves into the violent world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London.

Graham’s Role as Sugar Goodson

Graham portrays Sugar Goodson, a veteran boxer. In the series, Hezekiah, one of the two main characters who arrives in London from Jamaica gets involved in a dangerous rivalry with Sugar Goodson that goes beyond the boxing ring.

‘A Thousand Blows’ Premise

‘A Thousand Blows’ follows Hezekiah and Alec, two best friends from Jamaica, as they navigate London’s underground boxing scene. The show is produced by Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders.

Other Key Characters

Erin Doherty, known for her role as Princess Anne in The Crown, plays Mary Carr. Mary Carr is the leader of the Forty Elephants, an all-female gang that operated in London during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Production and Release

The show premiered at the British Film Institute in October of the previous year. All six episodes of ‘A Thousand Blows’ are scheduled to be released simultaneously next week.

Graham’s Training for the Role

Stephen Graham underwent a six-month training regimen to prepare for his role as a bare-knuckle boxer in ‘A Thousand Blows’.