With the sucessful conclussion of the Final Fantasy 6 FanDub I am now investigating further projects.
This would be a FULL RE-SCRIPT of FF4 into radio play format, available on YouTube and as a Podcast on iTunes. That means I'm gonna be taking full artistic license with the plot, characters, and dialog of every different version of the game. It will still be very much FF4, but it will be a fresh new adaptation!
Before I go ahead and commit to all that writing though, I want to see if the concept holds up.
SO I'VE WRITTEN A PILOT EPISODE!
This will be a test of my editing capabilities, as well as a gauge of public interest in listening to such a thing.
I'm not sure how many FF4 fans are out there.
I'm not sure how many of those fans will listen to a radio play.
So let's find out together! Wheeee!
*A NOTE ON ACCENTS*
I love accents! I want you to try any accent you believe you can do well or you believe fits the character. BUT please be aware that I am a HARSH CRITIC of sub-par accent work. No Dick Van Dyke nonsense.
Auditions are now CLOSED!
Thank you all for auditioning.
The cast list for the FF4 Radio Pilot is as follows:
Cecil - Alexander Stravinski
Kain - Inrezairo
Rosa - Salina Trevino
Cid - Nathan Boerner
King - Tom Emery
Baigan - Nilo Cortex
Crew 1 - Terry Torres
Crew 2 - Jared Fernandez
Crew 3 - Tsukino Kage
Narrator - Kimberly Scott
If you have not have been cast in this round, I want to encourage you all to audition again when the real deal finally rolls around. I got so many wonderful auditions and only had 10 roles to fill! I want you all to have the chance to be voices in this project and there will be many more roles later on.
Rosa loves Cecil. That is literally the chief defining characteristic she has in-game. So I'm looking for someone who can help me to give her a bit more depth.
Rosa is a white mage and also a highly skilled archer. Help me build a real woman out of this walking stereotype.
EDIT: I've been digging a little deeper into Rosa's intentions. I think that perhaps she loves Cecil because he is someone she respects. She sees both his devotion and his doubts as admirable. She is loyal, not to Baron, but to her own sense of rightness. She has little patience for those who do not try their best to get what they want.
If you are familiar with Fullmetal Alchemist, think: Izumi Curtis
Cecil, what is going on? You only just returned and now I hear you must leave again on this pest-control mission? |
Cecil of the Red Wings is many things... But he is no coward! Not the Cecil whom I love... |
Cecil is a Dark Knight. Meaning he follows a strict code of Lawful Evil. There are terrible things which must be done for a greater cause, and he has chosen to do them.
This creates a conflict in his heart when he is no longer certain that his actions are serving that greater cause. He chose to give up a normal life, and be seen as a monster by the very people he serves. He sees himself as a monster. Irredeemable. Beyond hope. Unworthy of compassion.
Now listen, all of you! Our raid of Mysidia was absolutely imperative! His majesty and the council agreed that the Mysidian's unrestricted research into the Crystals posed a very serious threat to the safety of our kingdom. For Baron, and all the world's sake, we need possesion of the Crystals. And as soldiers of the Royal Air Force, we are sworn to use whatever means to fufill our duty! |
What has happened to the king? He seemed to... covet that Crystal. I would never doubt the intentions of the man who raised Kain and I like his own children, but... No. He has always been the most chivalrous knight, I've admired his wisdom since childhood. Trust him, Cecil... |
Rosa... I-I killed innocent Mysidians. I stole their nation's Crystal with blood on my hands. It was horrible. My heart was screaming "This is wrong!" but I did it. I did it anyway. I suppose this is my fate as a Dark Knight. But I'm afraid that soon, I won't even feel this remorse. Soon, I will enjoy it. |
Baigan does not care about you.
Baigan only cares about Baigan.
Hmph, isn't that what you do? You are a Dark Knight after all, Cecil. I didn't think you could still feel pity. |
I'm kinda hoping for an Old Timey radio narrator voice. Or maybe someone who can imitate Ira Glass? Either way, it should be clear from their voice that this is a RADIO program. They may end up announcing fake fantasy sponsors as well.
The advent of the airship had marked the realization of humanity's most ancient dream. But humans are creatures seldom sated, and are quick to dream anew. With the unparalleled might of the Red Wings, Baron's military reigns supreme. Why, then, does its king now seek the Crystals? And why have fearsome monsters suddenly begun to overrun the once-calm land? If the Crystals know, they share no answers - only their pure and silent light... |
Yes, that's right. Male OR FEMALE. I'd actually prefer female, because I'm trying to balance out the stereotypical gender ratio of the original.
Kain is Cecil's childhood friend. They have a strong bond built by the many years of training together. Kain greatly admires Cecil but is a little more laid-back than him. Kain is a little salty about the attention Rosa throws on Cecil, but is confident that their friendship is stronger than Rosa's love.
Majesty, I petition on Cecil's behalf. Please reconsider! He has done no wrong, he questions out of care for his subordinates. |
Aw, I would have come with you anyway. And the King is bound to forgive us once we've completed the mission. We are his favorite soldiers. |
Cid is a genius engineer who is responsible for building Baron's Unstoppable Air Force. He is enthusiastic about everything he does, damn the consequences!
What's the matter, kiddo? You and your goons better not have wrecked up my airships! |
He's been acting peculiar. You know, he asked me to design an airship that can torch an entire city? I wonder if Baron will be going to war soon... |
These folks are just a couple of average jamokes. Workin' for a living. Doin' the best they can.
After what we did, who wouldn't be? Orders are orders but attacking the Mysidians... it doesn't seem right... |
Aye, The Red Wings are meant to protect people. Those Mysidians didn't even fight back! |
Well, we all know that this guy is evil.
But in the context of the story he should simply seem Regal.
Dissension leads only to treason, and that We will not tolerate! If you care to learn from this blunder We will charge you with a new duty. Slay the beast which infests the Valley to the Northeast, and deliver this ring to the village of Mist beyond. |
