Stephen Graham has undergone a remarkable physical transformation for his role as boxer Sugar Goodson in the upcoming Disney+ series A Thousand Blows, set in the 1880s illegal boxing scene of Victorian London. The series, created by Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight, features Graham in a rivalry with Jamaican boxer Hezekiah Moscow, played by Malachi Kirby. Fans have praised Graham's impressive physique, drawing comparisons to Tom Hardy's portrayal of Bane due to his muscular build. The show aims to explore the lives of extraordinary individuals during a tumultuous time, with Graham's production company Matriarch Productions co-producing. A Thousand Blows is set to premiere in 2025, with a second series already completed. The collaboration between Graham and Knight is highly anticipated, given their previous successful projects together.