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Fascinatingly, Vidal's nuanced direction influenced Masala's portrayal. Steven Boyd, who played Masala, was made aware of this backstory, infusing his performance with undertones of rekindled love while Charlton Heston remained oblivious to this complexity. The result was a powerful reunion scene where emotions ran high, despite the fact that Heston approached the role without that added layer of intimacy.