A Thousand Blowstrailer has officially been revealed ahead of thePeaky Blindersmovie release. The 2025 Hulu show will tell the story of the Forty Elephants, a group of women who turn to shoplifting to survive and thrive in England from the 1800s through the 1950s. While they will be featured heavily, the showwill primarily focus on Hezekiah Moscow (Malachi Kirby) and Alec Munroe (Francis Lovehall), who are two Jamaican immigrants who are introduced to boxer Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham). The show is led byPeaky Blinderscreator Steven Knight.
The trailer fromHulushowcases the first look at a crime drama, butthere are some elements that the show fails to reveal in earnest. Rather than focusing on the criminal underground, the teaser showcases the reality of life as a boxer in a period setting. It does not reveal the Forty Elephants, though it does feature women hinting at the presence of a dangerous criminal underground. It will also featurePeaky Blindersveteran Graham. Check it out below:
What A Thousand Blows Trailer Reveals
The Stunning Appearance Unsurprisingly MatchesPeaky Blinders
The trailer is an early reveal thatThousand Blowswill not be shifting too far away from the aesthetic ofPeaky Blinders. It features the same dark scenery, period-inspired clothing, and a similar approach to a large cast filled with criminals.Peaky Blindersis known for redefining British drama, so it is no great surprise that it would maintain the same overall appearance, especially since Knight is leading the show. He even elected to reintroduce Graham, who served as Hayden Stagg in season 6.
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While thePeaky Blinders' ensemble castis from 1919,A Thousand Blowsis likely to take place in the 1880s. Its illegal boxing ring will also be a different concept than the general depiction of a criminal epic showcased in Knight’s hit show.The trailer did hide the influence of the Forty Elephants, but it remains to be seen if it is simply disguising the reveal. They could be essential characters, but they could also simply operate in the background. It will depend entirely on Knight’s interest in their underground operations.
Our Take On A Thousand Blows' Trailer
Steven Knight Has Already Proven Himself
Unsurprisingly, the trailer is a stunning reveal that showcases just how realistic Knight’s new setting is. The costuming and make-up are brilliant, and the overall stories that the characters only hint at are compelling even as a mere implication. The very idea of a story about a woman-led gang of shoplifters in the late 1800s is certainly enough to draw attention, and the boxing element only makes that better. AfterPeaky Blinders' season 6 ending, it is excellent to see that Knight is already back to a new period piece withA Thousand Blows' stunning trailer.
A Thousand Blows
Cast
In 1880s London, two friends from Jamaica, Hezekiah and Alec, find themselves entangled in the gritty underworld of illegal boxing. As Hezekiah rises in the ranks, he crosses paths with Mary Carr, leader of the Forty Elephants, and faces off against veteran boxer Sugar Goodson in a battle that extends beyond the ring.
