Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk created the television anthology "American Story" series: "American Horror Story," "American Crime Story" (with seasons about O.J. Simpson, Gianni Versace and Monica Lewinsky)," American Horror Stories" and now "American Sports Story." The latter's first season is about the rise and fall of former NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez. "It's about a person who was on top of the world and at the height of his career, (he) was convicted of murder," said Josh Rivera ("West Side Story," "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"), who plays Hernandez. With previous supporting roles in the aforementioned films, Rivera is stepping into the spotlight in his first lead performance as the troubled football player. "I was so tunnel-focused on getting the job, and then after I got the job, I was like, 'oh my gosh, I better do a really good job,'" Rivera said. "I immediately started the prep work, and I wanted to be physically ready." New episodes of "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" air Tuesdays on FX and are available to stream on Hulu the following day. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/entertainment/television/josh-rivera-interview-american-sports-story-aaron-hernandez-cte-football-murder-fx-hulu-ryan-murphy/531-1bd0b771-ac35-4cbc-aa45-85e1d1517b28