This series delves into the life of the former NFL star whose promising career was overshadowed by his criminal activities and tragic end.

Aaron Hernandez' chronicles the rise and fall of former NFL player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez. Here's a look at the cast.

Josh Andrés Rivera plays Aaron Hernandez in the new FX series. Rivera is known for his roles in West Side Story and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This series, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, is Rivera's first time starring on a TV show despite having appeared in films like Cat Person and Vegas High.

We Talk an insider's look at actor Josh Rivera's dedication to portraying Aaron Hernandez authentically - beyond just a villainous figure.

In "American Sports Story," Rivera appears bulked up to play Hernandez, who was a star tight end for the University of Florida and then for three seasons with the New England Patriots. Hernandez was listed at 6-foot-1 and 245 pounds during his playing career.

It’s clear immediately that Ryan Murphy’s “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” isn’t just a sports story. The first two episodes of the FX series premiered Tuesday, and you probably noticed that the opening scene doesn’t take place on a football field or in the weight room.

Aaron Hernandez could very well be the most chilling Ryan Murphy show yet, because every horrific, tragic, and depraved detail is drawn from real life. The first installment of American Sports Story digs into the rise and fall of football star Aaron Hernandez.

Aaron Hernandez ” stars Josh Rivera as Hernandez, Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tebow and more celebrities playing the real-life athletes and people involved with the case. The 10-episode miniseries was created by Stuart Zicherman and executive produced by Ryan Murphy.