FX Releases Trailer for Aaron Hernandez Series

FX has released a trailer for its new docuseries, 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,' set to premiere on September 17. The series, starring Josh Rivera, chronicles the rise and fall of the former NFL player, who was convicted of murdering Odin Lloyd in 2015 and later died by suicide in prison. Through a series of intense clips, the trailer portrays Hernandez's struggles with a violent temper and substance abuse, juxtaposed against his promising football career with the New England Patriots. The show is adapted from the podcast 'Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.' and aims to explore the complexities of Hernandez's identity, his family dynamics, and the implications of his actions on sports culture. Executive produced by Ryan Murphy, the series will also feature actors like Patrick Schwarzenegger and Norbert Leo Butz. This portrayal adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding Hernandez's life and the impact of CTE, which was identified posthumously.