Deadline Update
Hi everyone! I realize I should have made the deadline more closer. The new deadline is March 29, 2024.
What is this?
A fan dub of the Archie Sonic the Hedgehog series! Specifically issues #199 and #200. This will be a basic comic drama. I am going to make this as professionally edited as possible.
For those of you unfamiliar with the premise: Archie Sonic is set in a different continuity from the games where Sonic is part of a group of rebels to overthrow Dr. Eggman's tyranny.
Please read #199 and #200 for further context of the story. Informed takes are the best takes! Make the reads sound conversational. I will paste a link below of said issues!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PByDEQAiung2E63928rUQdrqyMohhxDV?usp=sharing
Requirements:This is an unpaid passion project.
First and foremost, please give genuine reads! Immersion is key.
Please ensure that your microphone is capable of recording your performance without picking up overwhelming background noises or excessive peaking/clipping.
Please also give it your best! I plan to do more comic dramas in the future. Even if you don't get a role here, you might get it for another project down the line.
When submitting your files, I'd like for them to be clean (without background noise) and in WAV.
Note: In the future, I may ask for you to send in the raw version of the file just in case.
A few final notes:I loved this comic as a kid. I've been inspired by watching other people do comic dramas of the franchises I love! This will be my first comic drama I'm directing so consider this a test run.
Also, no pressure! Have fun and do your absolute best! That's all I can ever ask and expect from you.
Blessings!
-Baldwin
Hi everyone! I realize I should have made the deadline more closer. The new deadline is March 29, 2024.
I want to say thank you for everyone who submitted auditions!
Also know that even if you don't get cast for a role in this project, I am keeping you in mind for other projects. There's a lot of talent here!
This won't be the only comic drama I do. I have two more projects brewing in my head that I want to tackle after this one. The only hint I'll give is that it's of the cape variety :)
An idea that's been brewing in my mind for a bit was doing directed sessions. I might reach out to a few of you within the upcoming days via DM/Discord. Stay tuned and share the casting call to people who'd be interested please! :)
This role is a lead. He is a cool, cocky, yet kind individual. Sonic's been at this for years, saving the day, the world, etc. He's always thrilled about beating Eggman, but it never overshadows his care for his friends. Genuine reads, please.
I think one of us needs more sleep, because that made no sense.
Let's do it to it, Sal.
I can't smash you guys like badniks, but you're just as much fun to jump on!
Sally is a logical and caring person who also happens to be royalty. She's the leader of the Freedom Fighters. She never lets the prestige of royalty make her ignorant to the war against Dr. Eggman's tyranny. She does have a playful side to her character which balances out her pragmatic and focused side.
Voicewise, I'm open to anything like Kath Soucie's performance, but open to different takes!
Freedom Fighters! Chaotix! Let's take down the Eggman Empire.
We're setting up a live data stream back to our city. *I* proposed the notion. Our people have the right to know.
Okay, I didn't want to use our trump so soon, but I'll need a shield from Bunnie. Sonic will got in low, Tails on high.
Dr. Robotnik is the world's greatest scientific genius and self-proclaimed ruler of the planet. Despite being bombastic and ego-centric, he's always focused on world domination. However this time, he's at his whit's end. He's gun-ho on defeating his greatest nemesis Sonic once and for all.
Vocalwise: I'm open to all Eggman interpretations. Heck, if you can do a grounded Long John Baldry take on Eggman, I'd be impressed.
This is the end of it, rodent! You won't leave this room alive!
Fifteen years, Sonic. Fifteen and more! You've spent your lifetime as a thorn in my side! NO MORE!
I. HATE. THAT. HEDGEHOG!!! *Deranged, slowly losing his sanity*
Snively is the nephew of Dr. Robotnik. He's sneaky and calculating. He is usually the lackey that does what his uncle says. This time is no different, but he's counting on his uncle losing. He's planning something in the event of his uncle's defeat.
Voicewise: Open to all interpretations as there only has been one voice for Snively.
What's the latest report, Kommissar?
Hmph. Yet one more thing you animals will never understand about my kind.
More than that. You didn't just beat him this time, Sonic. You *broke* him.
Lien-Da is a femme-fatale who craves power and will always work for the opportunity to be at the top. No vocal reference available. Have at it!
Can we really trust Snively? We know nothing about her except what he tells us.
Follow the plan everyone. It makes no blasted sense, but it's all we got. *Begrudgingly*
Teams Fire and Ice report losing on schedule. Points Alpha and Beta have nearly fallen and... Ugh... are you wearing cologne?!
As one of the oldest living Mobians, Lien-Da's and Julie-Su's great-great grandfather and Knuckles' great-great granduncle. He has a certain gentlemanly decorum. He only seeks what's best for what's left of his people.
Harsh words, Guardian. You make it sound like I'm purposefully weakening the greatest evil this world has ever known from within.
The plan *does* make sense, Lien-Da.
Our people should emerge largely unscathed, and then the "heroes" will be *his* problem.
Bunnie is an optimistic yet pragmatic southern belle. She's a girl's girl and a tomboy simultaneously. She loves her friends deeply and very outspoken. Please have a Southern accent with this performance.
Got yer back, Sugah-Twan!
Tails made a good point, y'know? Ah think this is the first time we're all together for this.
Oh, stop it! You're horrible *laughs*
Husband of Bunnie D'Coolette. In the early days, Antonie was seen mostly as a cowardly frenchman. However, he always had the strength of character to do what's right.
Merci beaucoup, mon amor. There iz one behind you.
Oui. We almost did not not make it out of ze prison camp in Downunda.
Vector is the leader of the Chaotix. He's a very bombastic individual. His main motive is money because bills gotta get paid. He has his heroic side and very playful via teasing his allies.
Voicewise? I prefer if you don't do anything akin to the current voice actor. Morelike his modern debut in Sonic Heroes. Also, hit me with a New York or Jersey accent. Surprise me.
Feel weird blasting your old comrades?
I notice you've still got that tech hanging off your head, though.
No way! We don't want folks to think we like each other.
He is the Guardian of the Master Emerald. At one point, he believed himself to be the only living echidna. That was not the case, he met others. He's known to be honest and headstrong, a latter trait that rivals a blue hedgehog. He doesn't take his close friendships lightly. Especially his romantic relationship with Julie-Su.
Vocally, surprise me. You can do an Elba inspired voice or something different. Heck, surprise me with a different accent. Perhaps an accent from the Caribbean? Go for it.
They may be half the last of our kind, but they're still working for Eggman. We have to stop them for their own good. You with me?
I don't know, Vec. I just don't know.
Save some fun for us, True Blue.
He's Vector's second in command for the Chaotix. He's reserved and more focused than Vector and Charmy. He mainly does recon for any mission that's set into place.
Stay back! We're pinned down!
Most os use could squeeze through just as they did. But we would be easy to single out and divide, hence the bottleneck.
Given the chatter I heard about Eggman, I also believe the hole was meant for Sonic to spin dash through quickly and deliver him to the doctor.
Rotor is the calm and humble tech guy of the group. While he is chill, he does not sit around when oppression is afoot.
Vocally, surprise me. See what you can do.
Couldn't sleep so I set up the link to New Mobotropolis instead.
I'll keep things under control here.
Mighty is likeable guy but a stern protector of the weak. He is the adoptive older brother of Ray. He always will fight to do what's right.
Vocally, surprise me.
How do you like that? The ones we swore to protect end up saving us...
Just a couple of more hits!
Ray is the adopted little brother of Mighty. Ray is younger than Mighty. Unfortunately, not much written for his personality, so vocally, surprise me.
All except for this hole. I wonder what's for?
Charmy, we gotta help Mighty and Espio!
Tails is tenacious and the little brother to Sonic. He no longer sees himself in Sonic's shadow. He among other characters have few lines in this issue.
Maybe because they prepared for a siege? This barricade may be made of junk, but it's solidly built.
S-sure thing. Be careful in there.
Amy, in this universe at this point in time, is a bit two-dimensional. She is the love crazed fan of Sonic. What I'll say for her reads, make it as organic as you can make it.
Yes, I added one line that's not in the comic and just for fun. Roll with it lol *no pun intended*
Oh my brave Sonic! I love you!
Ready for launch, Sonic?
Let's get it, bookie.
Charmy is a laidback and scattered brain child. This is because his memory basically got wiped.
Vocally, go with what you feel comfy with!
Charmy and friends to the rescue! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Very similar to her stubborn boyfriend, Julie-Su is a tomboy but cares deeply about her friends.
Surprise me when it comes to her vocal tone.
I'm sycned with Nicole and will be the contact for our team.
We've got them on the run, Knux.
Hey. Are you okay? Can you go through with this? (Concern)
*Say something you think would fit*
Someone who is able to create certain sound effects would be key. I'd prefer not to use the standard video game sound effects.
*Say something you think would fit*