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| * ] as Terri Hernandez<ref name="Blanchard" /> | * ] as Terri Hernandez<ref name="Blanchard" /> | ||
| == Recurring Cast == | |||
| * ] as ]<ref name="HernandezTebow" /><ref name="HernandezTebow2" /> | |||
| * ] as ]<ref name="Yazbeck" /> | |||
| * ] as Chris<ref name="Cannavale" /> | |||
| * Catfish Jean as Ernest "Bo" Wallace<ref name="DeadlineWallace" /> | |||
| * ] as Brian Murphy<ref name="PremiereDate" /> | |||
| * ] as ]<ref name="PremiereDate" /> | |||
| * Kwadarrius Smith as Gameday Deion Branch<ref name="PremiereDate" /> | |||
| * Casey Sullivan as ]<ref name="PremiereDate" /> | |||
| == Episodes == | == Episodes == | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 19 September 2024
2024 American television series
| American Sports Story | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Stu Zicherman |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
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| Running time | 42-52 Minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | FX |
| Release | September 17, 2024 (2024-09-17) – present (present) |
| Related | |
| American Story | |
American Sports Story is an American sports drama anthology series developed by Stu Zicherman, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Hernan Lopez, Marshall Lewy, Linda Pizutti Henry, and Ira Napoliello. The series serves as the fourth installment in the American Story media franchise, and is broadcasted on the cable network FX.
The first season, titled American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, is focused on the rise and fall of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez, and premiered on September 17, 2024.
Cast
Main
- Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez
- Jaylen Barron as Shayanna Jenkins
- Lindsay Mendez as Tanya Singleton
- Ean Castellanos as DJ Hernandez
- Tammy Blanchard as Terri Hernandez
Episodes
There are set to be ten episodes in the first season.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "If It's To Be" | Carl Franklin | Stuart Zicherman | September 17, 2024 (2024-09-17) | TBA | N/A |
| 2 | "Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice" | Carl Franklin | Ryan Farley | September 17, 2024 (2024-09-17) | TBA | N/A |
| 3 | "Pray the Gay Away" | Paris Barclay | Chelsey Lora | September 24, 2024 (2024-09-24) | TBA | N/A |
| 4 | "Birthday Money" | Paris Barclay | Ryan Farley & Chelsey Lora | October 1, 2024 (2024-10-01) | TBA | N/A |
| 5 | "The Man" | Maggie Kiley | Domonique Foxworth & Liz Tuccillo | October 8, 2024 (2024-10-08) | TBA | N/A |
| 6 | "Herald Street" | Maggie Kiley | Matthew Hodgson | October 15, 2024 (2024-10-15) | TBA | N/A |
| 7 | TBA | Steven Canals | Lee Edward Colston II | October 22, 2024 (2024-10-22) | TBA | N/A |
| 8 | TBA | Steven Canals | Hadi Nicholas Deeb | October 29, 2024 (2024-10-29) | TBA | N/A |
Production
Development
On August 13, 2021, it was announced that FX had ordered a new spin-off limited series American Sports Story. The series is based on the podcast, Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. from The Boston Globe and Wondery, will focus on the rise and fall of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez. Specifically, the series will explore the disparate strands of Hernandez's identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture, and will be titled American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez.
Casting
By January 2023, John Landgraf stated that the series was "heading toward production" as there was a "fairly complete set of scripts" from Stu Zicherman, although no premiere date was set. In November 2023, it was reported that Josh Andrés Rivera, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Lindsay Mendez, Tony Yazbeck, Jake Cannavale, and Catfish Jean had joined the cast.
Filming
Principal photography began on April 3, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Filming was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, and resumed in December. Filming continued further in March 2024 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Release
American Sports Story debuted its first two episodes on FX on September 17, 2024.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season of American Sports Story has an approval rating of 85% based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 72 out of 100 based on 13 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
References
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 10, 2024). "FX Sets Premiere Date For Ryan Murphy's 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez' & More". Deadline. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (November 3, 2023). "'American Sports Story' at FX Casts Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez, Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow". Variety. Archived from the original on November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (November 3, 2023). "Lindsay Mendez Joins Josh Andrés Rivera & Patrick Schwarzenegger In 'American Sports Story' Season 1". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- Cordero, Rosy (January 23, 2024). "'American Sports Story': Jaylen Barron Cast As Aaron Hernandez's Fiancée Shayanna Jenkins". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- Cordero, Rosy (February 27, 2024). "'American Sports Story' Casts Tammy Blanchard As Aaron Hernandez's Mother". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - American Sports Story on FX". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- "American Sports Story: Gladiator". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- "(#103) "Pray the Gay Away"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- "(#104) "Birthday Money"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- "(#105) "The Man"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- "(#106) "Herald Street"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Canals, Steven (July 10, 2024). "Earlier this year I directed two episodes (#7 & #8) of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez. I can't wait for ya'll to see it. • Watch the 2 episode premiere Sept 17 on FX & stream it on Hulu" – via Instagram.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 13, 2021). "'FX Orders 'American Sports Story' & 'American Love Story' Spinoffs From Ryan Murphy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- Goldberg, Lesley (August 13, 2021). "Ryan Murphy Sets 'American Sports Story,' 'American Love Story' Anthologies at FX". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ "Gladiator: American Sports Story Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. February 20, 2023. Archived from the original on February 21, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 12, 2023). "Ryan Murphy's 'American Sports Story' At FX Heading Toward Production – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- Petski, Denise (November 14, 2023). "Tony Yazbeck Joins Cast Of Ryan Murphy's 'American Sports Story' In Recurring Role". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- Rice, Lynette (November 28, 2023). "'American Sports Story' Casts Jake Cannavale As Aaron Hernandez's Love Interest". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- Petski, Denise (November 28, 2023). "'American Sports Story': Catfish Jean Joins Cast As Aaron Hernandez's Friend Ernest "Bo" Wallace". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- "Which Popular Shows, Movies Will Be Shut Down First by Actors' Strike? (List)". OregonLive. July 14, 2023. Archived from the original on July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- "American Sports Story: All About the Ryan Murphy Show About Aaron Hernandez". Peoplemag. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- "American Sports Story: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- "American Sports Story: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
External links
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| American Crime Story | |
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- 2020s American television series
- American biographical series
- American English-language television shows
- American sports television series
- FX Networks original programming
- Television series by 20th Century Fox Television
- Television shows affected by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike
- Television shows filmed in New Jersey
- Television shows filmed in Florida