It’s the new series from Hollywood producer Ryan Murphy that re-examines a prominent event involving a sports figure. Josh Rivera, who plays the title role in “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez”, joined us to share what it took to transform into the former New England Patriots tight end who was convicted murderer.

The first installment of “American Sports Story” is based on the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. from The Boston Globe and Wondery. The 10-episode limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture.

“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” is airing now on FX with new episodes every Tuesday at 10:00pm. It also streams the next day on Hulu. For more information, visit the show website.