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A clip from FX’s new show “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” is making the rounds on social media after a hilarious Robert Gronkowski impression.

In an interview with Kay Adams of the Op & Adams show, Gronk explained that the actor who plays him on the show, Laith Wallschleger, is an old friend.

“It was definitely over the top,” he said. “Want to know a fun fact about that clip? That’s my good friend Laith playing me there. I’ve known him for fourteen years and he absolutely went over the top, and I feel like it just fit the show. However perfect. Especially with all the other characters and Coach (Bill) Belichick and seeing Robert Kraft on the show as well. Like I said, exaggerated, a little exaggerated, that’s for sure, but it played a role in how this happened .show was produced.”