PLEASE NOTE: There's a chance this project may not go anywhere, so bear that in mind when auditioning.
Hello! I'm chasing American accent, English speaking Voice Actors, with a more grounded appraoch to the voices, not cartoony. Think more along the lines of Anime or Justice League and less like The Simpsons.
Role listing is by order of appearance, not significance. All roles to be paid $2 per line, covering retakes.
This project is basically a second draft of my existing webcomic, DON'T BE HEROES. A smaller scale superhero story with suspence, humor and action. - Contains mostly fantasy violence and infrequent cursing. Minor sexual content will crop up a few times later in the story, both visual and verbally (worse case scenarios would be a character in an outfit that shows a lot of skin, or a remark about their own or someone else's appearance.)
The plan is to dub the story up to where it currently is. If I'm really feeling it, it'll be animated instead, so I'll catagorise it as such. Overall, we're working with at least a 30 minute story.
PLOT SYNOPISIS:
"Ace, with a heart bigger than his brain, has taken early retirement from the Peace Force to confront crime his own way.
However, after encountering an unusal but dangerous pairing, he must now try recruiting his own team of misfi--HEROES to help take down this threat before more damage can be done.
Makes sense, doesn't it. Since there is always strength in numbers, right? ...RIGHT?!"
THE COMIC:
The whole thing is probably a 30 minute read too, and
I recommend checking out as much as you can before auditioning, so you can get a better feel for the characters and vibe.
https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/dont-be-heroes/list?title_no=1085069
A TIP FOR AUDITIONS:
There will be scenes in the story where emotions run high, but there's quite a lot of dialogue that's subdued or neutral too, even in the comedy. So I again highly suggest including a neutral take for any of the roles.
--Info for paid work:
PAYMENT:
Paypal, upfront.
$2 per line, covering any retakes.
REQUIREMENTS:
24-hour turnaround.
Good availablity.
Acting covering a range of emotions, along with voice foley.
A good quality, balanced mic (mono would be preferred but stereo ain't a dealbreaker), no background noise, sound clipping or peaking (these things ARE dealbreakers!)
Minimum of three deliveries per line.
Able to read a traditional script, as we may switch to one (probably seems obvious, but this has been an issue before.)
Preferrably, experience working on similar projects!
WORKLOAD:
Going by previous projects, it'll range from minutes or up to a few hours, depending on role.
Regarding retakes, if any, we're likely to go up to three at max, per line.
THE... *gulp* ...DEADLINE:
I like to give two weeks to get all recording done, but there's no strict schedule.
DELIVERY:
WAV format at around 2000kbps, through either zip folders or GoogleDrive links.
Naming or seperating files aren't important initially, but may be required for any retakes.
CONTACT:
I'll be reaching out to those who get the roles through PM here or email.
I likely won't be 100% available myself during the project, so will be chatting and giving feedback through email or voice messaging.
PLEASE, if there's a delay at your end for whatever reason, inform me when you can.
Worth noting that I'm situated in the United Kingdom, so timezones may get in the way of reponse time!
CREDIT:
I always give it where it's due, so I'll be asking for your name/pen name and a social to plug! (can remain anonymous, if ya want)
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Please remember this project may not go anywhere in the end, but I'll keep everyone posted through project updates. If it's good to go, I'll immediately start assigning roles after the deadline and we'll go from there.
Thank you for the interest! I'll try answering any questions or let me know if I've missed anything important out (which is always likely) 👍
Hi everyone, thanks for the huge interest this project has been having so far!
I just wanted to let you know that a new role has been added to the auditions: Dispatch Voice, so check out the project page.
Bear in mind it's a minor role, and it's literally in voice only. It's so minor that I forgot it existed in the comic, but I still need someone for it!
Cheers,
- Antagonist, methodical, stern, quietly determined - no matter the cost.
- Only values family, so doesn't particularly care what collateral damage he causes.
- Not one to lose his composure, and is usually suppressed when it does slip.
Collateral...? I'm afraid it was their fault for getting in the way.
I didn't raise you to become a pig, son. *sigh...* Best to let her go...
Why the hell didn't you say so sooner. That was our chance to kill him!
- Antagonist, reckless, impatient, arrogant.
- Son to Haygen and partner in crime. Eager for a fight, so really ain't one to keep his emotions in check.
- Only values family, so also doesn't care what collateral damage he causes.
Don't be such an idiot. Me and this old fart can easily kick your rump.
Tch! The polar opposite, huh? So I ain't a complete bore, is what you're sayin'.
Oh, man! I've been wanting to stretch my legs... and you're just the perfect target.
Minor character during the opening scene.
Put your hands behind your back. We told you before, no rough housing after lights-out!
- Another character who does not exist in the comic, but planned to be in a new scene for this adaptation.
Okay, bub, put your hands up.
Can you not read the first line? I said to put your hands up!
- Protagionist, with a heart bigger than his brain.
- Straightforward, overly selfless and ambitious, supposed leader, yet can be impatient.
- Usually level-headed, but can lose his composure when the pressure is really on.
Hey, Ry, I found the remote whilst I was down there. Unusual for it to be under the couch, though.
What you are, Josh, is someone who could be of great help. And you never know, it might be fun!
Come on, man. There's no need to have them involved in this. Please let them go, alright?!
Harmless character who appears at the end of the first scene.
Looks like blondie got his butt kicked. I hope he's alright.
- Protagonist, pessimistic outlook, sometimes abrasive, most organised of the protagonists.
- Fights the chaos off the battlefield and ain't afraid to speak his mind.
Abrasive? Well, what do you expect! I'm pratically a babysitter now, thanks to these misfits.
Oh jeez, that... doesn't sound good. Perhaps... we should leave this guy to the Peace Force, Ace.
What we need to do for now is PREPARE, Ace. *sigh* If you wanna get yourself killed, then go right ahead.
Grayish character who appears halfway through the story.
Oh my, that's quite an exchange of words.
Oh, my! Get back here right now, squirt, so I can kick your ass!
Oh, my... time has come, hasn't it?
- Reliable redhead, who occassionally gives into the red mist.
- Stands up for the little guy and very much herself.
- Bit of a trash-talker, but can be courteous when respect is given.
Red mist, you say? I guess I'll roll with that. ...Could be a good superhero name, actually.
Respect is earned, dude. You might want to remember this, the next time you open your mouth!
Thanks for the help. ...Jeez... I thought... I was done for, for a sec.
- A very useful asset to the team, but too bad he's a lover not a fighter...
- Harmless, prefers to ride the wave, sometimes apprehensive. However, his intelligence takes a few knocks whenever his powers are active.
Sure, I'm not a fighter, but... isn't this a good trait to have?
(with powers active) Whoa, your glasses are cool, man! They're making me feel sick!
I'm sorry I let your guy get away. It was really Floppy's fault... mainly.
Antagonistic minor character appearing midway through the story.
ARRF! Wartdog's gonna give it to ya!
It's a good thing I'm a gentlemen, babe. Otherwise you'd already be flat on the floor.
Pah! A minor character? I think you'll regret that, down the line.
Antagonistic minor character also appearing midway through.
QUARK! Wartduck's gonna give to ya, as well.
What are you doing, baking a cake? Just go and grab them, you idiot!
Huh! A minor character? I think you'll regret that, down the line.
- Side character appearing halfway through. He's a police officer who is mostly looking out for himself, and is familar with the lead protag.
Ugggh. Looks like the thieving lowlife's on the run again, Ace.
So what if I'm looking out for myself. I ain't being paid enough to deal with this nonsense.
Early retirement? God, I WISH.
- Minor role that's voice only, but required.
Attention all officers, we need a V.O. in your P.O.
- Lowlife thief who is seen more as a nuisance than a real threat. An aggressive character with little self-awareness.
Who're you callin' a nuisance? Come here and say that, punk!
Ugh, get a life loser. Have you seriously not got anything better to do?!
Look, listen, please lemme go, okay? I'll even go halves with ya!
- Very useful asset to the main group, whether she likes it or not.
- Blunt, keeps mainly to herself, relatively cool but can be irked. Quietest one of the main group who ain't a fan of attention.
Asset? Well I've been called worse, but that's a new one, Beefcake.
So do we have a deal? If not, then, I suggest making a move, Stringbean.
Are you always this nosy? I ain't telling you anything.
