A short demo reel for an audio drama based upon select Batman characters from DC Comics. This is, admittedly, a passion project of mine. Originally conceived as a four-part small-screen miniseries, I am now interested in seeing if the project might translate suitably to audio production. It should be said, for all intents and purposes, that the chances of this going on to a full-scale production are slim. But as Bruce Wayne himself once said, "everything's impossible until somebody does it."
SYNOPSIS: When a strange, disturbed man with pale, white skin washes up on the side of the Gotham River with no recollection of who he is or how he got there, he embarks on a journey of attempting to rediscover who he was and reconnect with his humanity. Simultaneously, Bruce Wayne, newly returned to Gotham after a five-year stint in Europe, learns to channel and cope with the continued trauma and rage associated with his parents' murder. Listeners hear the two intertwining stories of Bruce Wayne finding evermore problematic ways to express his vengeance, with the reluctant help of his butler, Alfred, and the pale man, "Jon", trying desperately to cling to his sanity in this character-driven psychological exploration of the men who become the World's Greatest Detective and the Clown Prince of Crime.
This project contains strong language and depictions of violence.
Talent must have access to a quiet space and a USB/XLR microphone. Auditions recorded on phones will not be considered. Talent will receive a copy of the finished reel.
Though this is a more grounded, character-driven piece and not as much of a "comic book action" sort of thing, please remember to have fun with this! I'm really interested in hearing new and exciting interpretations of these characters that are completely and entirely your own. Get creative and be original!
