FX has announced its upcoming series, "American Sports Story," which will delve into the compelling narrative of the late NFL star Aaron Hernandez. The show is scheduled to premiere next month, offering viewers an in-depth look at the life and career of the troubled athlete.

The recently released trailer provides a glimpse into the life of Josh Rivera, who portrays Hernandez in the series. The narrative spans from his high school football career to his time at the University of Florida, culminating in his three seasons with Tom Brady's New England Patriots, including a Super Bowl appearance. However, the trailer also highlights the unstable nature of Hernandez's life off the field, with someone at a 2010 combine questioning his character: "Nobody's questioning your athletic ability, Aaron. They're questioning your character."

"American Sports Story" is based on the highly acclaimed podcast "Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc." from The Boston Globe and Wondery. The limited series aims to delve into the complexities of Hernandez's life, exploring various aspects of his identity, his family, his football career, his 2017 suicide at the age of 27, and their impact on sports and American culture. The series is set to premiere on September 17.

In addition to Rivera's portrayal of Hernandez, the series boasts a talented cast including Jaylen Barron, Lindsay Mendez, Ean Castellanos, Tammy Blanchard, Tony Yazbeck, Thomas Sadoski, Jake Cannavale, Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow, and Norbert Leo Butz as legendary Patriots coach Bill Belichick.

"American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Stuart Zicherman, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Carl Franklin, Hernan Lopez, Marshall Lewy of Wondery, Linda Pizzuti Henry, and Ira Napoliello of The Boston Globe. The series is produced by 20th Television.

With its captivating narrative and talented cast, "American Sports Story" promises to shed new light on the life and legacy of Aaron Hernandez, offering viewers a nuanced understanding of his rise and fall in the world of professional football.