Hello! This casting call is for an original Batman story. Cradle From The Grave takes place in an elseworld where Batman is a teenager. With vigor in his heart and one goal in mind; clean up the city he loves.
This is an audiobook, casting 17+ voice actors.
Must have Discord or Twitter for communication.
Must have little to no background noise.
This being a passion project, the main thing in mind is telling a good quality story, while also having fun with it. If this seems like you're type of gig... well, what're you waiting for?
Thank you sincerly to everyone who has auditioned for Cradle From The Grave. I've enjoyed going through each audition, props to you guys and how talented you are.
Roles have been casted, but, I will be in touch with you guys to get you casted. Ideas sparked from each of you guys, and it's a true testament to your talent, again, thank you.
Happy Friday, and be well!
Lance Hardy, 28, is a police detective. He's Christian's older cousin, who's taken care of Christian since he was a boy. He's a quick thinker, and strategist. Doing his best to make an honest living in Liberty.
Roger Craig Smith for a voice reference, or like the others, you can try your own thing out.
“LCPD! FREEZE!"
“Hey, Chris. You good at the house? I'm gonna be home late tonight, don't burn the fuckin house down, please, I beg. See you later, kid."
“A guy that goes around the city….using a grapple gun to get around, fights criminals… dressed up as a Bat. Yeah, that could be literally anyone in this damn city.”
Mayor Alex, 41. He hires Jack Napier to carry out a hit, he's a man who is determined to get what he wants, and will do whatever it takes to see his vision come to light.
Try out whatever you think would fit.
“Look at this city… beautiful, isn’t it? It has a problem The problem with Liberty is that nobody wants to live here. It’s a damn warzone. Our streets are being overrun with drugs, gang bangers, new schmucks left and right. It’s hurting our pockets, and we’ve gotta do something about it.”
“Sometimes you have to plunge yourself into filth, in order to get something cleaned.”
The protagonist. Christian, 17, is a quiet, soft spoken, and intelligent boy.
I imagine a Ben Mckenzie tone for this Batman, however, you are open to trying your own thing!
*Laughing.* “It’s just.. Funny. A Bat, in Liberty City, come on. It's just a bit ridiculous, don't you think?" - C
“For so long in this city… people have singled out the weak. The innocent. Today… that changes. People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy… maybe I’ll die trying doing this. But that’s better than sitting stagnant.”
"I am the knight. I am Batman!"
Harleen, 17, is a girl who's fed up with it all. Annoying school, and an even more annoying home life. When her father gets in debt with the mob, she sets out with a mission of her own.
I imagine her with a heavy Brooklyn accent, however, you're open to trying your own thing!
“Take a picture, it’ll last longer, bozo.”
"You want me to feel sympathy? For you? After what you've done?" *laughs.* "You really are a joke..."
"One two, Harleen's coming for you, three four bettah lock your door! Ah, forget the rest." *Best evil laugh you can do*
Jack Napier, 35, is one of the main protagonist. The man who Harleen's father owes money too, and the man Batman is trying to get off the streets.
Reference: The Joker (Batman 89), or any voice you think would fit best.
"Close your eyes and count to seven, when you wake up, you'll be in heaven."
"I have one of the best jobs in the world, I really do! THAT is what it's all about!" *he laughs, making his escape.*
“Nicky my boy… you’ve got two more days. Two more days before this bitch in the corner is gonna be singing gospel at your funeral, do you read me now?!”
Ozwald Cobblepot, 36, is the most notorious men in the crime underworld. He's someone who embraces the crime life to the fullest.
Voice Reference: Collin Ferrell's in The Batman, or previous Penguins. You can do your own thing!
"You thought you could fuck with MY money and get away with it? You're DEAD! BATS!"
"Look at this... clown must think he's a comedian."
( Anything you think would fit )
Sharon Quinzel, 38, Mother of Harleen and Barry Quinzel.
Voice however you see fit!
“It’s okay, sweetie. Mr. Batman would never.”
“Why do you do it? It's just that... nobody cares about the common folk in this city. We get wasted like clockwork...it goes on deaf ears... then you come around. Things start to change."
(Anything you think would fit)
Tobey, 15, is a junior at school, one of Christian's friends. He's a loud and energetic fellow, and the only one of Christian's friends who's seen Batman.
Try your own thing out with him!
"Hey, Christian! Oh my god, you’ve gotta get a permission slip for the trip-, their taking us to a musical!"
“It’s you….”
Jace, 18, one of Jason's friends from school. A supporting character.
Try out any tone you think would work.
"Jeez Christian, you look like hammered shit. How'd you sleep last night?"
(Add something you think would fit)
Miranda Lee, 18, is one of Christian's school friends.
Voice in any tone you think would work.
"Seriously, you're gonna work yourself to death Christian. Take a break every once in a while."
"Did you see the news last night? There's no way a bat's actually in the city, right?"
(Anything that you think would fit)
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