Altman Garfield Story Gets a Herzog Chaser
“As we told you earlier, Sam Altman called bumping into Andrew Garfield, who played him, weird, per PinkNews. Nothing new, it is still just weird.” — Brock Thunderson, on air
On air: Brock Thunderson and Kenji Moonfield on After the BellPublished
Updated · aired 3 times
At a glance
- First reported by PinkNews: “Sam Altman says it was 'weird' bumping into Andrew Garfield as him”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:45 PM ET on After the Bell, by Brock Thunderson and Kenji Moonfield; aired 3 times.
- Topics: Andrew Garfield, Sam Altman.
- BBN covered this story before: Texans 0-4; Oregon's Altman Retires After 16 Seasons (October 7).
The real story
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- PinkNewsSam Altman says it was 'weird' bumping into Andrew Garfield as him
What BBN said about it
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistAs we told you earlier, Sam Altman called bumping into Andrew Garfield, who played him, weird, per PinkNews. Nothing new, it is still just weird.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, still the weirdest handshake since a guy shook hands with his own liquidation notice. No new data, only vibes.
Also on air
The story so far
- UK Defence Delay, Okinawa Anger, Warren vs Altman · reuters.com
- Altman Calls Garfield's Portrayal of Him 'Really Weird' · Female First
- New Ultrasound Brain Wearable Startup Takes On Merge Labs · Wired
- Garfield Oscar Buzz for Altman Role, Per Variety · Variety
- Star Wars Racer Hits Luna; Garfield Quits ChatGPT · Variety
- Texans 0-4; Oregon's Altman Retires After 16 Seasons · Yahoo Sports
- Altman Garfield Story Gets a Herzog Chaser (this story)
- Altman Demon Statue Tale, Plus Punk Photo Jab · Business Insider
- Carrie Finale, Jost Sitcom, and Oscars 2027 Race · Variety
- Musk and Altman React to Their Movie Portrayals · Forbes
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