Stephen Graham is one of Britain’s most respected and critically acclaimed actors, having enjoyed a lot of success over the years.
The Liverpool-born star’s performances in This is England, Line of Duty, Boiling Point have made him a household name, while he's also carved out a successful career in Hollywood. He has worked with Martin Scorsese, and starred alongside the likes of Leonardo Di Caprio and Al Pacino.
Now, he has teased his latest project - an original Disney+ series titled 'A Thousand Blows'. The show has been written by Steven Knight, who Stephen also worked with on Peaky Blinders.
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A Thousand Blows will feature 12 episodes, and will see Stephen Graham play a "seasoned and dangerous boxer", according to the Hollywood Reporter. Teasing the new project on Wednesday, the 49-year-old shared a photo of a script with his name printed over it.
Captioning the post on Instagram, Stephen said: "A Thousand Blows’. Original Series @disneyplusuk @waltersgraham #Matriarchproductions". Celebrity friends have rushed to wish him well in the comments section.
Anna Friel said: "Congratulations", while Goldie said: "And they're off!". Fans were also quick to share their delight at the news.
Elle Mae said: "Can't wait!!!", while Holli Martin said: "Looking forward to this!", and Paige Crossland said: "Anything with you in is bound to be amazing!"
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