sentences:  Canadian actor Tyler Labine (formerly of the fan favorite sci-fi series "Invasion") was cast in the same month in the role of Bert "Sock" Wysocki, Sam's best friend and sidekick.Nikki Reed, actress and co-writer of the award-winning film "Thirteen", was originally cast as Sam's love interest, Andi, in March 2007 but she was replaced by Missy Peregrym, who was fresh off a high-profile recurring role on "Heroes" in June 2007.Actors for the roles of Ben (Sam and Sock's co-worker and friend) and Josie (Sock's ex-girlfriend) were found in the same month when Rick Gonzalez and Valarie Rae Miller were cast.