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Twitter reacts to Rob Gronkowski’s comments on ‘American Sports Story’

Twitter reacts to Rob Gronkowski’s comments on ‘American Sports Story’

FX’s new TV series “American Sports Story,” which tells the tragic story of late NFL player Aaron Hernandez, is creating a buzz on Twitter about how legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski is portrayed during his time with the New England Patriots. Gronkowski was able to respond to the viral clip in an interview with Kay Adams on “Up and Adams.”

Check out the retired legendary tight end laughing at the American Sports Story footage and telling fans he’s longtime friends with actor Laith Wallschleger in real life and felt the portrayal was ” over the top, but it fit the show perfectly.”

Gronk goes on to explain that Wallschleger is his “doppelganger” in the movie world and has portrayed him numerous times previously, so it seems like he was a natural choice for the role on “American Sports Story.”

Fans on Twitter were quick to respond to Gronkowski’s reaction to the viral clip from the show, noting that Wallscheleger makes a great stand-in and his over-the-top performance had them laughing out loud: