American Sports Story
Upcoming American television series
- Sports
- Anthology
- Josh Andrés Rivera
- Patrick Schwarzenegger
- Lindsay Mendez
- Stu Zicherman
- Ryan Murphy
- Brad Falchuk
- Nina Jacobson
- Brad Simpson
- Alexis Martin Woodall
- Eric Kovtun
- Hernan Lopez
- Marshall Lewy
- Linda Pizutti Henry
- Ira Napoliello
- Sleeping Indian, Inc.
- Color Force
- The Boston Globe
- Wondery
- Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision
- Ryan Murphy Television
- 20th Television
- FXP
American Sports Story is an upcoming American sports anthology television series developed by Stu Zicherman, who will also executive produce alongside Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Hernan Lopez, Marshall Lewy, Linda Pizutti Henry, and Ira Napoliello.[1] The series will serve as the fourth installment in the American Story media franchise. It will be broadcast on the cable network FX. The first season will focus on the rise and fall of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez, and be titled Gladiator: American Sports Story. Potential second season will focus on the rise and fall of professional wrestler, Chris Benoit.
Cast
- Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez[2][3]
- Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow[2][3]
- Lindsay Mendez as Tanya Singleton[2][3]
- Tony Yazbeck as Urban Meyer[4]
- Jake Cannavale as Hernandez's love interest[5]
- Catfish Jean as Ernest "Bo" Wallace[6]
- Jaylen Barron as Shayanna Jenkins[7]
- Tammy Blanchard as Terri Hernandez[8]
Production
Development
On August 13, 2021, it was announced that FX had ordered a new spin-off limited series American Sports Story. The first installment, and only season, 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.[9] 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,[1] and will be titled Gladiator: American Sports Story.[10]
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.[11] 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.[2][3][4][5][6]
Filming
Principal photography began on April 3, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey.[10] Filming was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, [12] and resumed in December. Filming continued further in March 2024 in Orlando Florida at Camping World Stadium.[citation needed]
Release
American Sports Story will be released on FX.[9]
References
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "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.
External links
- American Sports Story at IMDb
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