PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS BEFORE AUDITIONING. I PROMISE YOU IT'LL HELP YOU GET CAST.
PLOT: The Entity has mysteriously died. The survivors and killers all return to Earth, circa 2021-ish, and try to regain some semblance of normalcy after being forced to do the entity's bidding for countless years. Some acclimate well to their new lives...others prefer to keep murdering. Evan Macmillan, formerly known as the Trapper, is struggling because he's somewhere in between. To sublimate these violent urges, he starts a podcast with his new roommate, Philip Ojomo, where he brings on other killers to talk about their experiences, past and present. The podcast series serves to answer the question of..."to what extent can people really change?"
The Auric Cell is trying to cultivate a form of Narrative Dead by Daylight Entertainment with continuity that allows these characters to come to life in a way that's never been done before. Channels like Saminations and Luminious offer exceptional content with their scripted DBD entertainment...but they're pretty much the only ones. I want to offer this show and hub as another option in the market: an option that differentiates itself by having more 3 dimensionality to its characters, posting more frequently, offering analysis/lore content as well. Not only that, but doing all of this while maintaining a dynamic balance of comedy and depth through the writing and characters.
That's where YOU come in!
Below is a casting call for SOME of the many characters in Dead by Daylight. There will be future casting calls for future characters, but for now we’re looking for people to play RECURRING roles. Meaning, if you’re cast as Trapper or Ghostface or whatever, we’ll need you to be able to play them whenever a new script launches. Some characters are going to appear more than others, obviously, so compensation on each role will depend on how large or small of a part your role has to play. Any questions about compensation can be directed to me, Solomon Troupe, but needless to say: all actors will be compensated for any work they do for the show, unless there’s an extreme circumstance.
In regards to acting stuff, consider the following 3 things:
These characters all have preexisting voice actors for the game of DBD, but unless the character you’re auditioning for is licensed, we’re really just looking for YOUR take and YOUR voice in these parts. Don’t feel pressure to sound exactly like the character in the game unless the part specifically demands some level of that.
The turnaround times for file submissions are gonna be fairly quick (often 1.5 to 2.5 weeks after the script is frozen) so gauge your level of commitment here. For a good chunk of these roles, it won’t be a one-off project. We’ll need you again. Even if it’s small. So be ready for that.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please, after every audition, (briefly) notate how much you know about Dead by Daylight. This includes gameplay knowledge as well as lore and character knowledge. If it’s very little, tell me. If it’s not a lot, tell me as well. LACK OF DBD KNOWLEDGE WILL NOT HURT YOUR CHANCES OF BEING CAST. I’m looking for RANGE and TALENT first and foremost. But since a lot of this humor may be referential, I think it’s important that the casting team gets a sense of your experience with the game. Also, please tell me the extent of your knowledge when it comes to the horror genre as a whole.
- On some roles, it may behoove you to specify if you belong to a certain group when you submit your audition. (More details on each of those individual roles) If you do not feel comfortable disclosing your race/ethnicity, that is totally and completely okay. It will not be a deciding factor in casting. These roles are: The Wraith, The Hag, The Spirit, The Plague*, The Oni, and The Trickster. Thank you for understanding.
*eh, somewhat
All that being said, if you have any questions let me know! Good luck with your audition. Remember, if you do a good job my job becomes a lot easier. :)
I’ll see you in the fog.
-Solomon.
