Malachi Kirby Talks "A Thousand Blows", Black Excellence, And Life In Victorian London
January 19, 2026
How do you feel about the sense of responsibility that comes with bringing a real character to life?
I feel that sense of responsibility with my work in general, because even if a character isn’t based on someone real, there’s probably someone out there who feels seen by that person. But there’s definitely an extra sense of responsibility when I know they really existed. To anyone who knew…





