First American Horror Story, then American Crime Story, and now we’re getting American Sports Story. Ryan Murphy is taking over the sports activities world along with his new anthology sequence. The first season of American Sports Story will revolve across the rise and fall of NFL participant Aaron Hernandez.
American Sports Story was first introduced again in 2021, together with American Love Story. With the SAG-AFTRA strike now over, American Sports Story is getting again on observe. From the present’s key roles to what we learn about a premiere date, get all the most recent updates about American Sports Story.
‘American Sports Story’ Premiere Date
American Sports Story doesn’t have a premiere date but. The SAG-AFTRA strike not too long ago got here to an finish after greater than 100 days, so most TV and film tasks have been placed on maintain for a lot of the summer time.
Production on American Sports Story had began earlier this 12 months, and it’s unclear how a lot filming was performed earlier than the double Hollywood strikes started. American Sports Story will seemingly premiere in late 2024.
What Will ‘American Sports Story’ Be About?
The first season of American Sports Story will chronicle Aaron Hernandez’s rise and fall. The season is predicated on the Boston Globe and Wondery podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. Aaron rose to sports activities fame as a good finish on the University of Florida and ultimately the New England Patriots.
Off the sector, Aaron discovered himself in critical authorized troubles. He was discovered responsible of first-degree homicide in 2015 and sentenced to life in jail for killing Odin Lloyd. He was additionally indicted for the 2012 double murder of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, however he was acquitted. Just days after being acquitted of the double murder, Aaron took his personal life. He died by suicide in jail on the age of 27.
Who Is Playing Aaron Hernandez?
Josh Andrés Rivera will play Aaron Hernandez in American Sports Story. His casting was introduced by IndieWire in November 2023. Josh was forged earlier this 12 months, nevertheless it wasn’t confirmed till now.
Josh is finest identified for enjoying Chino in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story remake in 2021. His most up-to-date position is Sejanus Plinth in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which will likely be launched in theaters on November 17. He stars alongside Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler. Rachel and Josh have been relationship after assembly on the set of West Side Story.
Josh obtained the a part of Aaron Hernandez whereas he was filming The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Nina Jacobson, who has produced the entire Hunger Games motion pictures, is among the government producers of American Sports Story.
“I wanted Ryan [Murphy] to have a discovery process. So I was just, ‘Yeah, this guy’s good. Check him out.’ And we just threw him in the mix. And he stole the part, just like he did Ballad,” Nina instructed IndieWire. “Especially having watched him on set, he is a grounded, likable, natural, and compelling presence, super-prepared. I was thrilled once they brought in a bunch of people, and let Josh rise to the top, which I knew he would. And we had him all tatted out. He was trained to be huge and muscular; he loved lifting weights.”
‘American Sports Story’ Cast
Josh will likely be joined by Patrick Schwarzenegger, who will play former quarterback Tim Tebow. Aaron and Tim had been associates after taking part in collectively on the University of Florida. Once the SAG-AFTRA strike was over, Patrick posted about his thrilling American Sports Story position.
“Also… im playing Tim Tebow!! IM PUMPED,” his Instagram caption started. “This story is so wild. Aaron Hernandez had a wild life and career. I’m a massive football fan and I only knew a sliver of the full story… it’s crazy!”
He continued, “Honored to be part of this and to play such an awesome character. Can’t wait to bring this story to life. @joshandresrivera is a beast and is crushing It as Aaron. Can’t wait for you guys to watch It. Thank you @ryanmurphyproductions for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. Means a lot!”
Lindsay Mendez has additionally joined the forged of American Sports Story as Tanya Singleton, in accordance to Deadline. Tanya was Aaron’s cousin and “favorite relative who becomes his de-facto mother.” Lindsay is a Tony winner, having gained for her efficiency in Carousel.
Lindsay additionally shared her pleasure about being part of the American Sports Story forged. “So excited and proud to join this phenomenal team and tell this story,” she wrote on Instagram. “It is a crazy busy season for my family and I, and I’m so grateful to them for their love and support. I honored and privileged to be a working actor, thanks to @sagaftra and @actorsequity.”
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