'A Thousand Blows': Watch Daniel Mays, James Nelson Joyce, Francis Lovehall & Jason Tobin discuss the new drama

'A Thousand Blows' is coming to Disney+ in the UK and Hulu in the US

Daniel Mays, James Nelson Joyce, Francis Lovehall and Jason Tobin have been discussing their new drama ‘A Thousand Blows’, written by Steven Knight - who penned Peaky Blinders.

They spoke to ‘The Upcoming’ about the gritty new series, which is available to stream from 21 February.

Disney say: “BAFTA award-winning actor Malachi Kirby (“Small Axe”) stars as Hezekiah Moscow, who finds himself thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London’s East End from Jamaica. Drawn into the criminal underbelly of the thriving boxing scene, he meets Mary Carr, played by Erin Doherty (“The Crown”), leader of The Forty Elephants – the notorious all-female London gang – as they battle for survival on the streets. As Hezekiah sharpens his new skills, he comes up against Sugar Goodson, played by Stephen Graham (“Boiling Point”, "Boardwalk Empire"), a seasoned and dangerous boxer and the two are soon locked into an intense rivalry that spills out way beyond the ring”.

Watch the interview here:

The wider ensemble cast includes Francis Lovehall as Hezekiah’s best friend Alec Munroe, Jason Tobin as Mr Lao and James Nelson-Joyce as Edward “Treacle” Goodson. The Forty Elephants includes Hannah Walters as Eliza Moody, Darci Shaw as Alice Diamond, Nadia Albina as Verity Ross, Morgan Hilaire as Esme Long, Jemma Carlton as Belle Downer and Caoilfhionn Dunne as Anne Glover. Additional cast includes Susan Lynch as Jane Carr, Daniel Mays as William ‘Punch’ Lewis, Adam Nagaitis as the Earl of Lonsdale, Gary Lewis as Jack Mac, Tom Davis as Charlie Mitchell and Robert Glenister as Indigo Jeremy.