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Quinci LeGardye

'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez' Cast: Who Plays Who in the FX True-Crime Series

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Josh Rivera as Aaron Hernandez in 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez'.

Ryan Murphy's latest true-crime miniseries is a look at the sensationalized, heartbreaking story of sports-star-turned-convict Aaron Hernandez. Premiering on FX/Hulu on September 17, 2024, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez tells the life story of the late NFL phenom, who rose from a working class childhood in Bristol, Connecticut to NCAA D1 football and then the pros, before being convicted for murder in 2015. While laying out Hernandez's life, the new must-watch series also examines the racial dynamics and prejudice against gay men within multimillion dollar sports industry.

For the new drama, FX has gathered a cast of talented actors, from rising superstars to many familiar faces from the world of theater. Read on to meet the all-star cast of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez.

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