During the production of Witness, Weir discussed The Mosquito Coast with Ford who became interested in the role of Allie Fox (though Ford's agent was less enthusiastic).
Tijekom produkcije Svjedoka Weir je razgovarao o Obali komaraca s Fordom koji se jako zainteresirao za ulogu Allieja Foxa (premda je njegov agent bio manje entuzijastičan oko cijele priče).