Originally the script called for Dr. Kahn to be played by a male actor , but it was changed .
The producers felt that the audience would better understand the violation of the Trill taboo against re-establishing relationships with past hosts if it involved two women .
Originally the script called for Dr. Kahn to be played by a male actor , but it was changed because the producers felt that the audience would better understand the violation of the Trill taboo against re-establishing relationships with past hosts if it involved two women .