Jake Cannavale says his 'American Sports Story' character represents Aaron Hernandez's vulnerability and fear. The 29-year-old actor tells PEOPLE that his Chris "humanizes the gay element" to the late football player,

As his NFL stardom rises, Aaron commits a violent act that casts a haunting shadow over his picture-perfect life in Tuesday's new episode of "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez."

Rob Gronkowski gave his thoughts on his portrayal in FX's new series, ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez'.

FX’s American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez -- "Herald Street" -- Episode 6 (Airs Tuesday, October 15) Pictured: (l-r) Josh Rivera as Aaron Hernandez, Roland Buck III as Sherrod, Jaelin Taylor as Daniel De Abreu. Michael Parmelee/FX

FX’s series “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” which premiered on Sept. 17, follows the story of former NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez, who was found guilty of murder and later died in prison.

"He’s been my double. He’s shorter though, than me. He’s not as jacked as me either that’s for sure," Gronkowski joked of actor Laith Wallschleger

There’s a lot going on in episode 6 of “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” the FX show about the rise and fall of the former Patriots star. The episode opens with Hernandez and a boyfriend — a fictional character,

Despite the life-changing amount of money, Aaron can’t escape his anxiety and paranoia … or the violent murder he committed.

It was definitely more of a very much appreciated invitation to work my ass off.” Cannavale plays Chris, a physical therapist who works for Aaron Hernandez’s ( Josh Andrés Rivera) agent, Brian Murphy ( Thomas Sadoski ).