About the project:
Hello! I’m Sally Basler from Hooting Pictures. I am looking for voice actors to play a handful of new characters on Hooting Picture’s latest mini-series, “Dog Days of Duplicity”.
“Dog Days of Duplicity” is a 7-episode animated mini-series focussing on characters from the “Bobby and His Nightmares” and “Transportation Station” universe.
General plot: It's a stifling hot summer, and the Nightmares of the Underworld are ready for a getaway. Gremlin, the leader of Bobby's Nightmares, reluctantly agrees and the whole town of Duplicity follows suit. There's only one snag, however, and it might unravel their plans for an island adventure.
Production on this series will take place between September 2023 through June 2024 when I will be animating all the episodes. Once all seven episodes are completed, I will post them every week for seven weeks in summer 2024 from 3 July to 14 August.
I will be sending out the actors’ scripts within days of being cast and will provide deadlines. This project will also be going onto IMDB.
Once the series is in production, I will give regular updates in the Hooting Pictures Discord server on how the progress is going. I always make sure to keep every actor in the know!
What you will need:
Bobby and His Nightmares episodes 1-4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RpTzseKbhE&list=PLHzN31XgPF72-s1kPd3V6Ijd6Glb2oH0Z
Bobby and His Nightmares IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26453232/?ref_=nm_knf_t_2
Transportation Station episodes 1-7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH_8Q_WVTZU&list=PLHzN31XgPF70A94VS4XcNgq9CoEnaciMH&index=7
Transportation Station IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15381966/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1
Hooting Pictures IMDb watchlist: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls557821169/?pf_rd_m=A2FGELUUNOQJNL&pf_rd_p=a4427706-4769-4e8a-b171-a3da8f928c6e&pf_rd_r=N6B76QEFBXTJMQ2C3XFE&pf_rd_s=right-4&pf_rd_t=48201&pf_rd_i=watchlist&ref_=wt_otl_1
The Hooting Pictures YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/hootingpictures
We are so pleased to see so many wonderful auditions. We want to carefully consider each and every one of you so it will likely take us a few days to come to a final decision.
Please expect to hear back from us within the next 5-7 days. Once actors are cast, the scripts will go out the following day.
Thank you again!
This character is being double cast for her role in “Dog Days of Duplicity” and in “Bobby and His Nightmares”!
Renu is the wife of Slim Shifty and the mother of Buffy Shifty. She is a kindly serpent woman who is devoted to her family and has an optimistic view on life.
This character appears in 6 out of the 7 “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes with a total of 12 lines. She also has a supporting role in our other series, “Bobby and His Nightmares” and appears in a few upcoming episodes.
Well, if baby Buffy likes it then so do I! Thank you, darling.
You must not know Slim like I do. Trust me on this.
(curious) Are we allowed on the baby side of the beach?
This character is being double cast for his role in “Dog Days of Duplicity” and in “Bobby and His Nightmares”!
Boss Nightmare is one of the Rulers of the Underworld. As the big boss, he holds a great deal of power. He is quite the stickler for rules but tries his best to be the “fun boss” nonetheless.
This character appears in 1 out of the 7 “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes with a total of 4 lines. He also has a supporting role in our other series, “Bobby and His Nightmares” and an upcoming movie project.
Remember how you guys found an ad for this island back at Bobby’s house?
Technically speaking, no they don’t. And a deal’s a deal, my friend! What’s done is done. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have very important business to attend to. Toodaloo!
Well, it’s called a “fete” (pronounced "fate"). But yeah.
Lorenzo is the owner of Voodoom Island and organises all of the beach activities for the Nightmares and their families. He is quite the smooth talker and a definite hit with the ladies (even if most of them are too wise to fall for his silver tongue).
We would love for this character to have an Italian accent; however, we are open to any interpretation!
This character appears in 7 out of the 7 “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes with a total of 22 lines.
Welcome, travellers! I am Lorenzo Suavemente, the owner of this beautiful island resort.
I can read you like a book. You look like a woman who likes to dance.
Well, now that that’s settled, let the festivities begin! Tonight, we luau!
Valentina is a siren who uses her voice to hypnotise the Nightmares. Being a princess, she is spoiled rotten by her father, the King, and thus can get testy when she doesn’t get her way.
This character appears in 5 out of the 7 “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes with a total of 11 lines.
Stop it! He is beautiful to me.
Hey! Come back! PAPAAAA!!
*Sing a section of a song you feel best demonstrates your range whilst staying in character*
The Siren King is king of the Siren Kingdom. He is proud of his kingdom and of course his beautiful daughter, Valentina. He is quite laid-back compared to the testy Valentina and generally tries to keep the stress levels as low as possible.
This character appears in 3 out of the 7 “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes with a total of 10 lines.
That was lovely, Valentina. Poetic as always.
Chef Morty! What is all this ruckus in here? (gasps) What happened?!
Guards! Commence the storm!
Chef Morty is the royal chef of the Siren Kingdom. He is the best chef in the thirteen seas and is very passionate about cooking his signature dish. He is quite arrogant and confident in his work.
This character appears in 3 out of the 7 “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes with a total of 10 lines.
I am Underworld-renowned Siren chef, Morty. Now… time to get cooking!
Perfect. Now I better get started on the wedding cakes. Oh! It would appear I’m out of flour.
Hey! How dare you!
Strega is the royal sorceress of the Siren Kingdom. She has been in the sorcery business for a very long time and knows many, many spells. However, she considers royal sorcery to be a dull job and is often looking for an escape.
This character appears in 2 out of the 7 “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes with a total of 16 lines.
If you won’t come to your senses, perhaps this song will persuade you.
(sighs) She can be such a handful sometimes.
Royal sorceress is not as exciting as you might think. Plus, the pay stinks. I could take it or leave it.
The Siren Guards are in charge of guarding the Siren Kingdom. I will be casting two voice actors to play two different guards. They appear in 1 out of 7 of the “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes. Guard #1 has 2 lines and Guard #2 has 1 line!
Haha! Are we meant to be intimidated by a few measly—
Oh yep, maybe we are. CHARGE!!!!
Not so fast, demons!
Siren Citizen #1 appears in 2 out of the 7 “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes with a total of 4 lines. He serves as a siren chatting with his friend in one episode, and an angry citizen in the finale!
I’m so excited for the feast tonight!
SIRENS! CHAAAAARGE!
Siren Citizen #2 appears in 2 out of the 7 “Dog Days of Duplicity” episodes with a total of 2 lines. She serves as a siren chatting with her friend in one episode, and an angry citizen in the finale!
Me too! It’s been too long since I’ve had fried fingers.
YEAH! SHE’S RIGHT! NEW ERA!
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