Was almost cast as Bobby, for the movie Deliverance. Boorman met him and reassured him that he felt Heyman was right for the part. The follow week, due to the insistence of casting director Lynn Stalmaster, Boorman scheduled a meeting with actor Ned Beatty, a friend of Ronny Cox. Boorman was so impressed with Beatty that he chose him instead, much for the sadness of Heyman.