 Originally, Schafer had come up with the name "Deeds of the Dead" for the game's title, as he had originally planned Manny to be a real estate agent in the Land of the Dead.Other potential titles included "The Long Siesta" and "Dirt Nap", before he came up with the title "Grim Fandango".The game featured a large cast for voice acting in the game's dialog and cutscenes, employing many Latino actors to help with the Spanish slang.