GK4ever: Computer companies claim that producing Full-Motion-Video games with real actors is just too expensive in this business. Do you think, this is true?

Dean: I don't really know the economics of FMV versus animation, but I believe they can be done FMV with the right budget. Ultimately, it's up to the consumer, because if they'll buy it, someone will put up the money to produce it. It's the law of supply and demand.

GK4ever: The Sierra Story is a very sad story at the end. As owner Ken Williams sold it, the quality of the products decreased immediatly under the new managment. Do you have any opinions about the Sierra Studios during the GK2-time and what happened to them after 1996?

Dean: I don't know any of the people at Sierra and don't really know what happened. I was just a hired gun for GK2, like most of the people that worked on GK2. I did my job the best I could, as I always do. I know that corporate decisions aren't always geared to create the highest product quality, but also have to balance profit and other considerations. Sometimes, people are just wrong. They make mistakes. Don't know what the case was with Sierra. At least, they're still in business. Aren't they?
(btw: You can find more information about the history of Sierra in Adventure-Treff's exclusive Ken Williams interview.)

GK4ever: Did you have any prejudices when you first heard of this FMV thing like: "Oh, these computer freaks!" Come on, be honest! ;)

Dean: I was just happy to have an audition. An assistant at my agency at the time had played GK1 and thought I was perfect for GK. Wonder if he's head of a studio now?

GK4ever: What was the work with Will Binder, the director of GK2, like?

Dean: We had a good rapport. He had the worst job in the world and did a great job. Directing is very difficult. I didn't envy him. I just tried to be prepared every day and do my job well. He'd let me know when he needed something specific in a scene and I'd try to do it. Mostly I just did what an actor is supposed to do. He seemed happy with my work.

GK4ever: Do you still have any contacts with other members of the GK2 crew?

Dean: I'm still in touch with Will Binder. He reads my scripts and gives me very helpful, scathing criticism. He has high standards and it helps me keep my work honest. I read his scripts and return the favor.

GK4ever: What was the first day on the set of "The Beast Within" like?

Dean: Hmm, it was so long ago. Just getting the feel of the set, the people, the way Will Binder worked, the pace of the shoot. It was all good.

GK4ever: How long did the work on "The Beast Within" take for you?

Dean: I worked three and half months, five days a week, eight to ten hours a day. It was a great schedule, especially because I was pretty much in every scene, so I didn't have a lot of waiting around time. I stayed busy the whole time.

GK4ever: Have you been in contact with "GK creator" Jane Jensen during the last time? Do you personally think there is a chance for another GK part?

Dean: I hear from Jane once in a great while, when there's something GK related to attend to. IMO, although I did a good job as GK, I doubt I'll get another chance. But, you never know.