However , at the last minute , director Huston had decided to cast someone whose appearance was more in keeping with natives of Kafiristan .
Dahl , excited to take the role , had prepared for the part by losing weight and capping her teeth .
At the last minute , director Huston had decided to cast someone whose appearance was more in keeping with natives of Kafiristan .
Dahl , excited to take the role , had prepared for the part by losing weight and capping her teeth .