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BIONICLE is a toyline originally produced by the LEGO group. Throughout 2001-2010 it featured a storyline where legendary heroes known as Toa worked together to revive their creator, Mata Nui. They would unite against the forces of evil, led by the traitorous Makuta Teridax, who aimed to take over the world as they know it.
BIONICLE: Iliad is a small group of members in the BIONICLE community who are joined together by one goal; to retell the story of BIONICLE through a fully CGI 3D Animated web-series.
We recently debuted our first animations showcasing the voice actors from the last casting call, but to continue production we're gonna need more voice actors. That's where you come in! We're looking for skilled voice actors to bring this project to life!
Familiarity with BIONICLE and its characters is not required to participate, we're only looking for the best Voice Talent available.
This casting call currently covers Episode 2, with some reoccurring characters who will reappear in future episodes. Don't worry, we won't keep you waiting around. Recording will begin shortly after casting is complete.
The Casting Call will open on October 30th, 2022 at 12:00AM EDT (UTC - 4) and close two weeks later on November 13th, 2022 at 11:59PM EST (UTC - 5).
You may direct any and all questions to the Bionicle: Iliad Fan Discord Server. [https://discord.com/trnBJnA]
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Bring your energy and enthusiasm to the role. We are NOT looking for impressions or imitations of any existing BIONICLE Media. This includes voicing the Matoran with higher-pitched voices like they’re children. Barring the Turaga characters, who should sound older, all characters will fit in the generic adult voice range. We invite everyone to bring their own unique, enthusiastic take to the role. Have fun!
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
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These aren’t just suggestions. If you don’t follow these instructions, you’re not likely to be cast.
We’re looking for solid mic quality, you don’t need to have a $1000 Microphone or anything, just preferably not a tin can.
No Background noise or reverb. Pretty self-explanatory, we don’t want to hear your whole house or neighborhood, just your lovely voice.
No Slating. Don’t say your name before the takes, we can read it. Just go straight to the lines.
3 takes maximum for each line and read each line at least once. Make sure each take is unique.
Ad-libbing to change a line is allowed so long as you give us a take of you not ad-libbing alongside it. If you don't, we'll consider you as having not read all the lines.
You may attach a demo reel as part of your audition.
Auditions must be sent in by the deadline, we may grant exceptions if reasonable. We reserve the right not to grant exceptions.
We will not send individual rejection emails. If you don't hear from us within a week or two of the deadline, sorry, you did not make it.
All Roles will be Live-directed.
Discord will be required for live-direction during recording sessions.
If we enjoyed your audition, but think you could fit a different role better, we may contact you with an invitation to audition for said different role.
Feel free to audition for as many characters as you'd like, auditioning for one won't disqualify you for another.
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(t=word present in dialogue)
Toa - TOE-uh t
Tahu - TAH-hoo t
Kopaka - Koh-PAH-kah t
Lewa - LEE-wah t
Gali - GAH-lee t
Onua - Oh-NOO-uh t
Pohatu - Poh-HAH-too t
Koli - KOH-lee t
Makuta - Mah-KOO-tah t
Matoran - Mah-TOR-an t
Jala - JAH-lah
Matoro - Mah-TOR-oh
Tamaru - Ta-MAH-Roo
Huki - HOO-kee t
Turaga - Too-RAH-gah t
Vakama - Vah-KAH-mah
Nuju - NOO-joo
Nokama - Noh-KAH-mah t
Onewa - AW-neh-wah t
Koro - CORE-oh t
Rahi - RAH-hee t
Nui - NOO-ee
Rama - RAH-mah
Muaka - Moo-AH-kah
Koronan - Kuh-ROH-nan
Hahli - HAH-lee t
Takua - Ta-KOO-ah t
Nixie - NIX-ee t
Maku - MAH-koo t
Kotu - KOH-too t
Tiribomba - tee-ree-BAHM-buh
Nuhrii - NOO-ree
Kai - kai
Amaya - ah-MAI-ah
Wahi - WAH-hee t
Kanohi - Kah-NOE-hee t
Akaku - ah-KAH-koo t
Mata Nui - MAH-tah NOO-ee t
Tarakava - Tah-rah-KAH-vah t
Marka - MAR-kah t
Takea - Tah-KEE-ah t
BIONICLE and its characters are property of THE LEGO GROUP. AFTER PARTY Entertainment and its affiliates claim no legal ownership over any of the copyrighted materials featured in BIONICLE: ILIAD. BIONICLE: ILIAD is a non-profit fan project made from the passion of BIONICLE's community. LEGO does not sponsor this project in any way.
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Takua is a curious soul, some might say too curious, others might say catastrophically curious. Never one for responsibility, Takua much preferred to go on self-appointed excursions across Mata Nui. This caught the ire of the dutiful Ta-Matoran, and he was banished. But now after a shocking series of events, he has lost all memory of himself and the island he lives on. Lots of people have lots of expectations of him he doesn’t yet understand, and Takua finds himself at a crossroads between getting stuck in his complicated past, or forging a new path into the future. Like many Ta-Matoran, Takua can be quite stubborn, but despite this he can’t help feeling like he doesn’t fit in. In spite, or perhaps because, of his wandering - what Takua longs for most is a place to call home.
(CONFUSED, POLITE)
I’m sorry...I actually don’t remember much from before this morning. I must’ve taken a hard hit to the head. But, that does sound familiar.
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(PROUD, DETERMINED)
Thank you, Turaga Nokama. So what’s next? Is there a rahi attack I need to report? Another plague to investigate?
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(NERVOUS, UNCERTAIN)
So what, you want me to go up there and rescue the fighting Matoran? I’m the Chronicler, I’m not a soldier.
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(FURIOUS)
Come on! You pint-sized stone rat. You’ve got nowhere to run.
The model Ga-Matoran, and Nokama’s right hand, Hahli is sure and sensible. She is popular and respected in Ga-Koro, and despite this doesn’t allow it to go to her head. She’s a good listener, a sharp wit, and has even led Ga-Koro in meditation on a few occasions. When Maku gets into trouble, Hahli is usually the one to pull her out of it.
(CONCERNED MURMUR, YOU AND YOUR FELLOW VILLAGERS ARE IN PERIL AND YOU'RE HOPING YOUR FRIEND MAKU WILL MAKE IT BACK IN TIME TO HELP)
Come on Maku, where are you?
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(SERIOUS AND LEVEL-HEADED)
Turaga, we need more supplies.
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(EVACUATING YOUR FELLOW VILLAGERS FROM A DOOMED BUILDING)
Leave your belongings, go go go!
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(RELIEVED THAT MAKU IS OKAY, BUT ALSO TEASING A LITTLE BIT WITH A HINT OF GENUINE ANNOYANCE FOR HOW WORRIED SHE MADE YOU)
Never scare me like that again, you Koli-head.
The wise Turaga of water. Nokama is a resourceful and logical person, preferring a firm yet compassionate approach to her role as guide of Gali and leader of Ga-Koro. She’s as much a teacher as she is a ruler.
(PROUD, EXCITED)
I dub thee, the First Chronicler of Mata Nui.
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(EXASPERATED)
Silence!
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(TIRED, BUT MAKING PEACE BETWEEN BICKERING INDIVIDUALS)
If we are to survive this next fight, we must work together. Set aside your differences and obsessions, for my sanity if nothing else.
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(BESTOWING WISDOM, ENCOURAGING)
The ones you are called to protect may be different, but your destiny is the same. You must find a way to work with the other Toa.
Maku is a courageous and friendly Ga-Matoran. Her desire to live a life of adventure sometimes puts her at odds with the ways of her people, but she carries a deep dedication to others nevertheless.
(YOU'VE JUST RUN INTO YOUR HERO, YOU ARE EXCITED AND FLUSTERED)
Great Spirit! I found her, I finally found her! I didn’t actually think I would find her. Nixie was right! You would think she may have been wrong on this one given her track record, but-
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(STILL TRIPPING OVER YOURSELF)
Um, uh, hi, Maku, I’m Toa Gali. I mean, hi Toa Gali, I’m Maku.
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(RELIEVED, BUT ALSO PANICKING A LITTLE BIT)
Good, good, cause we’re kinda maybe sorta in terrible danger.
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(DEJECTED, DOWNCAST)
To be honest, I was looking for Gali, but I couldn’t find her. When I saw you I thought...you could help somehow.
Kotu is the jealous wannabe popular girl. She has a disdain for Maku and her chaotic behavior, and disdain for Hahli by association. She’s stubborn, self-important, and condescending, though she will put on an air of kindness if she’s trying to suck up to someone, typically Turaga Nokama.
(PROUD FOR NO GOOD REASON)
This is Kotu, I’m Nokama’s right hand.
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(MOCKING, ABRASIVE)
Didn’t see that in the stars did you?
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(SARCASTIC)
I dunno; a thousand years seems like plenty of time to me.
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(FULL OF HERSELF)
Please, this will make a better spear any day of the week.
Nixie has always been obsessed with the stars, and learning their secrets. Her attempts can be hit or miss, but her passion is undeniable. She can be a little dramatic, and her fixation on prophecy can be grating to some, but she’s a kind soul and a good friend.
(SLIGHTLY NERVOUS)
Respectfully, Turaga, the stars revealed that the Toa would arrive and defeat Makuta. The prophecy said nothing about us.
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(OMINOUS)
I should have listened to the omen I saw last night. It said Ga-Koro would be next.
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(GRIM)
I don't need to see the stars to predict we’ll die if we face that monster with no weapons.
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(CHEERFUL, CALIING OUT TO MAKU FROM A DISTANCE)
Hey, Maku! Was my reading correct?
After being attacked at sea by a dangerous Rahi, the once unflappable sailor Kai became mortally frightened of the ocean and everything that lives in it.
(SHE'S SEEN SOMETHING OUT IN THE WATER BUT DOESN'T KNOW WHAT)
What was that!? Makuta Fish? Takea Shark??
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(DESPERATELY TRYING TO FIGHT OFF BEING DRAGGED FROM HER VANTAGE-POINT)
But I need to see! I need to know what’s out there!
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*SCREAM OF TERROR*
Amaya is a humble flax-weaver, and like many Ga-Matoran idolizes Hahli. And like many Ga-Matoran, she’s also skeptical of Hahli’s friend Maku due to the gossip that surrounds her.
(OFFENSE INTENDED)
I wouldn’t trust one of Maku’s friends with a ten-foot pole.
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(HALF-HEARTED APOLOGY)
Sorry, Hahli, I didn’t mean it like that. But when she keeps running off and making friends with any old Po-Matoran that’s nice to her…
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(URGING THE TOA ON FROM AFAR)
Gali!
Nuhrii is envious at heart. He wishes to excel at whatever he puts his mind to, and anyone doing better than him is a threat. He’ll gladly demean anyone beneath him, and work to subvert those above him.
(CONCERNED)
But aren’t you scared of what Makuta will do to you?
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(CONDESCENDING, IN A HUSHED TONE)
You don’t know how passive-aggression works, do you?
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(INDIGNANT)
But what did I do?
An excitable lava-farmer, Tiribomba is psyched to see Toa Tahu in action.
(ONE OF THE HEROES IS DOING A REALLY FLASHY DISPLAY OF THEIR POWER)
Wow, that’s so cool! Can we see your mask powers now?
