Boots selected Armie to star in Sorry to Bother You .
When asked on his choice to cast Armie Hammer as Steve Lift , Riley stated that Armie was a `` lovable dude , '' whose casting reflects the current state of `` new capitalism , '' where the realities of working conditions are hidden , referencing lines such as `` I 'm not your boss , I 'm your friend .
Sorry to Bother You