“Exploring the Impact of Odin Lloyd’s Death: Steven Canals and Key Cast Discuss American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” – Hollywood Reporter

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, director Steven Canals and key cast members of the upcoming American sports story about former NFL player Aaron Hernandez opened up about why the tragic death of Odin Lloyd hit so hard for them.

Lloyd, a semi-professional football player and friend of Hernandez, was found murdered in 2013. Hernandez, who was convicted of Lloyd’s murder and later took his own life in prison, was a rising star in the NFL before his fall from grace.

For Canals, telling the story of Hernandez and the events leading up to Lloyd’s death was a challenging yet important task. “We wanted to explore the complexities of Aaron’s life and the impact it had on those around him,” Canals explained. “Odin’s death was a turning point in the story, and it was crucial for us to delve into the emotional impact it had on everyone involved.”

The cast members echoed Canals’ sentiments, with many of them admitting that filming the scenes related to Lloyd’s death was emotionally draining. “It was tough to separate ourselves from the real-life tragedy that occurred,” said one cast member. “We wanted to do justice to Odin’s memory and show the devastation his loss had on his loved ones.”

Despite the challenges of portraying such a sensitive subject, Canals and the cast are hopeful that their portrayal of the events surrounding Odin Lloyd’s death will shed light on the complexities of Hernandez’s life and the impact of his actions on those around him.

The American sports story about Aaron Hernandez is set to premiere in the coming months, and audiences can expect a raw and emotional portrayal of the events that ultimately led to Odin Lloyd’s tragic death.