On social media, fans have praised the actor for his commitment to the role, with one person comparing Graham’s new look to Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Bane in the Batman franchise.
@stephengraham has made an incredible physical transformation, adding ton of muscle mass and stripping body fat in preparation for his new role in a new series from the creator of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight.”.
Stephen Graham has opened up about his physical transformation for his role in the forthcoming boxing drama series A Thousand Blows.
In a 2022 interview with The Independent, writer Chris Harvey remarked that Graham – who was in the middle of physical training – was “showing off his newly bulging biceps”.
Graham’s transformation took him roughly six months, during which he was training for five days a week and eating a diet of chicken, rice and broccoli.