Guardians Of The Forest
Project Overview
Hello, everyone! This casting call is for Season 1 of Guardians Of The Forest, brought to you by Wild Loyalists Studio. This series, will be based on the characters from the universe of the Lion King movies and shows. This studio, aims to create entertaining and eye catching fan animations that will entertain people of many ages and backgrounds. This studio is entirely non-profit, as well as voluntary. The studio was founded, for the sole purpose to entertain fans and recreate the magic of this beloved franchise.*
Guardians Of The Forest Plot Summary:
As a young prince, Kopa demonstrates an unwavering spirit and innate sense of responsibility. The Pride Lands have enjoyed months of peace under Simba's reign, but their tranquillity is shattered when Zira, Scar's vengeful mate, returns with a fierce pride of her own. Determined to reclaim the throne, Zira launches a devastating attack on the Pride lands, endangering its inhabitants and changing Kopa's life forever.
Can lost memories be recovered?
This story will be full of nostalgia, loss, memories, new characters, new stories and much more. Our goal is to inspire other people with our series, and support other creators and artists who want to show their creativity.
We're looking to cast a variety of different roles, from voice actors to animators etc. All roles are in the English language! Although some voice casting roles are for later episodes, we decided that we should find voices for the main characters to ensure we find the right voices for them. If there are certain characters not here on the casting call, its because they've been cast already!
Deadlines & Auditions
The deadline for auditions is September 20th, 2023. There are currently no plans to extend this deadline, but we can if we don't receive enough auditions or we need certain roles filling. Once all the characters who appear in episode 1 have been cast, the finalized Episode 1 script will be made available for the voice actors.
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
- First and foremost, try to have fun! We take joy in bringing people of different talents together to create something truly phenomenal, but it won't mean anything if the people involved aren't passionate about their talent.
- When auditioning for voice acting roles, don't just read the lines, make sure to put emotion into the lines. And try to say each line at least 2-3 times, feel free to do it more than that if you desire!
- Try to make sure any voice recordings have no background noises, such as dogs barking etc.
- Lastly, if you don't get cast for any roles, please don't feel discouraged from auditioning with us again, there will always be new roles open!
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Kopa is the first born cub to his parents, Simba & Nala. As a young prince, Kopa demonstrates a unwavering spirit and innate sense of responsibility. Kopa wishes to have a life where he doesn't have to have big responsibilities.
(We're looking for someone who can provide this character with a child's voice.)
- all american accents
- general
"I'm Kopa, who are you?"
(Nervously) "If my father finds out I've been here talking to you, he'll never forgive me!"
"Since my father became king, the Pride Lands have had nothing but peace."
In the time line of this series, Nuka is still a cub, but not much older than Kopa. Nuka always looks up to his mother Zira, and does anything he can to gain her attention. He can often be seen scratching uncontrollably, due to living amongst termite mounds.
- child
- all american accents
"Why do you, do everything your father tells you?
"My mother, should meet the son of Simba!"
"You really think a pathetic cub like you, stands a chance against our pride?
Zira will play a minor role in the series, only set to appear in Episode 1. Zira is the devoted mate of Scar, and seeks to avenge his death. Zira will be responsible for changing Kopa's life forever.
- female adult
- all american accents
"Soon the Pride Lands will be nothing but a barren wasteland for me to rule!"
"Peace is futile, the Pride Lands rightfully belong to Scar!"
(Sniggering) "Simba, what a fool you are to come here all alone without any help."
Nala is the current queen of the Pride Lands alongside her mate Simba. After having months of peace and tranquillity, she gave birth to her first born son, Kopa. But after Zira's attack on the Pride, she will face the greatest loss.
- female adult
- all american accents
(worried) "Simba, where's Kopa?
"Haven't you taken a moment, to think about the fact Kopa could be in danger?"
(almost crying) "Simba, what are we going to do?"
This lioness, remains a loyal member of Zira's pride in the Outlands.
(Minor-Role)
- female adult
"Zira, those pathetic Pride Landers are here!"
"Zira, we're losing this fight!"
This Lioness, is also a loyal member in Zira's Pride.
(Minor-Role)
"Zira, there's a cub behind that rock!"
"Looks like your precious king, will meet his end!
Kion is the current king of the Tree of Life, alongside his mate Queen Rani. Kion has been able to use the roar of the elders, ever since he was a cub, protecting the Pride Lands as leader of the Lion Guard. Since becoming the king of the Tree of Life, protecting his home now has become increasingly harder ever since he became a father. Kion and Rani hope when their son is older, he will take their place as ruler of the Tree of Life.
- male adult
"Rani, there's something I've been meaning to tell you for days."
"My great grandfather who I've never spoken with before, told me in a dream that I have a lost Brother."
"If this dream means anything, I have to find him!"
Queen Rani is the current leader of the tree of life, after she took over the throne from her deceased grandmother, Queen Jana. She eventually met, and married her mate Kion, who is now the king. Rani is now the proud mother to their first born son, Jabari.
- all american accents
- female young adult
"Kion whatever choice you decide, me and Jabari will always support you!"
"Queen Jana, often used to talk about 2 lion brothers who once visited the tree of life. One of them, had the gift of the roar of the elders."
"I'm pretty sure the royal mjuzi before Makini, once painted their story on the walls of the cave, below the tree of life.
Kiara is the the second born cub of Simba & Nala, and the future queen and mate of Kovu. Kiara grew up in the Pride Lands under her father's strict protection. Kiara always wondered why Simba was like this, not knowing the reason was the loss of Kopa, a sibling she doesn't even know existed. Kiara wishes to learn who her lost brother was, and why his existence was never mentioned or documented in Rafiki's paintings.
- female young adult
- all american accents
"Kovu, my parents have been hiding this secret from me my whole life."
"I've looked at every single one of Rafiki's paintings, not one features my missing brother!"
"It's time we learn the truth of what happened. But first, we must share this information with Kion."
Kovu had the most difficult time growing up, due to his mother's manipulation and training to try and get him to avenge Scar. But after meeting Kiara and becoming close with her, he realised Zira was wrong. Now Kovu is the mate of Kiara, and the future king of the Pride Lands.
- male adult
- all american accents
"Kiara, how do you know you have a lost brother?"
"Whatever it takes, I won't rest until I've helped you solve this mystery."
"If he's alive, we will find him!"
This lioness, is a loyal member of Simba's Pride. And respects the circle of life like the rest of the pride.
- female adult
- all american accents
"Your majesty, what's wrong?"
"We will do what we can to help!"
This lioness, is also a loyal member of Simba's pride.
- female adult
- all american accents
"We have your back!"
"Quick, lets move out!"
We are looking for someone, who has a keen interest in composing soundtracks for different scenarios and genres.
This role entails, creating the soundtracks and songs for different scenes in the series.
*Say something you think would fit*
We are looking for creative individuals, who would be keen on drawing the different scenes in the series. Each episode will need storyboards drawing out, to aid the animators on how each scene should be done.
*Say something you think would fit*
We are looking for creative individuals, who have past experience in designing animal related characters. This role will entail the designers, drawing out designs for different characters, and possibly expression sheets as this will aid the storyboard artists and animators in their role.
*Say something you think would fit*
We are looking for keen background artists, who have experience in painting or drawing different natural environments such as, forests, grasslands etc.
*Say something you think would fit*
We are looking for creative individuals, with an interest in traditional 2D animations who could help animate different scenes for the series. We've hosen a simple but effective animation style for this project. As we don't want our team of animators, to create something to complicated.
Check out this example video for the animation style we're going for -----------> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=offXqnUnOYo&pp=ygUUS0QgU3R1ZGlvcyBlcGlzb2RlIDU%3D
- english
*Say something you think would fit*
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