FX returns once again to the world of sports and seeks to investigate the life, death and crimes of another controversial athlete.
“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” is set to hit theaters in September. It is the first titular “sports story” offering, but the third time FX has aired a show centered around a shocking sports scandal.
The first installment, “The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story,” was a hit, winning nine Emmys, two Golden Globes and four Critics’ Choice Television Awards. The second installment, “Clipped,” which came out last year, didn’t quite reach the heights of its predecessor but still received generally positive reviews.
Now FX is turning its attention to Hernandez, the former Patriots star and convicted murderer who died in 2017. The show is set to feature an ensemble cast.
The actors have a lot of work to do. In addition to the actors portraying key figures from Hernandez’s childhood, others also have to portray Tom Brady, Tim Tebow, Bill Belichick and Urban Meyer.
Here’s what you need to know about FX’s upcoming release, set for mid-September 2024.
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Aaron Hernandez Show, explains
This 10-part series documents Hernandez’s life and death, providing insight into the former Patriots tight end’s upbringing, identity and playing career, as well as the crimes for which he was convicted.
The series will air on FX and is produced by Ryan Murphy, a six-time Primetime Emmy Award winner who has worked on numerous hit series, including “Glee,” “American Horror Story” and “American Crime Story.” FX’s latest offering is based on the podcast “Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.” from The Boston Globe and Wondery.
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What is “American Sports Story”?
American Sports Story is an upcoming sports anthology series created by Stu Zicherman. Murphy is one of several executive producers attached to the project. It is a spin-off of the critically acclaimed American Story series created by Murphy and co-creator Brad Falchuk.
“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” is the first of what will likely be several series about sports controversies. Interestingly, neither “The People vs. OJ Simpson” nor “Clipped” are included under the “American Sports Story” umbrella.
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Cast of “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez”
Here’s a look at the cast of actors who will appear in American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez.
- Josh Andres Rivera as Aaron Hernandez
- Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow
- Lindsay Mendez as Tanya Singleton
- Tony Yazbeck as Urban Meyer
- Jake Cannavale as Chris
- Catfish Jean as Ernest “Bo” Wallace
- Jaylen Barron as Shayanna Jenkins
- Tammy Blanchard as Terri Hernandez
- Ean Castellanos as DJ Hernandez
- Thomas Sadoski as Brian Murphy
- Norbert Leo Butz as Bill Belichick
- Kwadarrius Smith as Dean Branch
- Casey Sullivan as Sam Bradford
Release date of “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez”
“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” premieres Tuesday, September 17 at 10 p.m. ET. The show airs on FX and is available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally.
The 10-part series will run during the regular NFL season.
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Trailer
🚨TRENDING: The first trailer for “AMERICAN SPORTS STORY: AARON HERNANDEZ”.
It is about Hernandez’s rise, fall, sexuality, murder conviction and suicide.
The premiere will take place on September 17th on FX and Hulu.
(h/t @ComplexSports)
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