INTRODUCTION
Hello everyone! This casting call is for a trailer for the indie game Inspector Javert and the Oath of Blood.
Inspector Javert and the Oath of Blood is an adventure mystery game set in the world of Les Misérables. Open world case solving meets a main plot arch involving a secret society with devilish ambitions. You can find out more about the game on twitter here: https://twitter.com/IJOathofBlood
The trailer features short dialogue snippets from 5 characters.
All roles are in English. No French accents required so no need to know any French! Please do be comfortable pronouncing ‘Javert’ if you audition for the role of Inspector Javert as he does say his name.
Update: Please do only audition for Javert if you know how to pronounce his name. I have heard some very interesting variations of how to pronounce Javert while listening to auditions, but at the end of the day this wastes both our time because I won't be able to cast you. This may help if you're not sure.
There are 5 roles, 2 main and 3 supporting.
Pay is between $30-$50 depending on character size.
The entire script for all characters is fewer than 400 words and the lines are fairly evenly distributed among the 5 characters, with the main 2 roles taking a bit more of the weight.
All payments are made through PayPal.
DEADLINES AND AUDITIONS
The deadline for auditions is July 25th, 2020.
We need to receive all lines back from voice actors by August 8th. This is a hard deadline. If you are unable to record between July 26th – August 8th, please do not audition.
Update note: I've received some amazing auditions so far. However, a consistent problem I'm getting is some very low energy, conversational takes, some are even whispering.
These lines are going to be heard over intense action sequences and exciting cutscenes in a trailer. This is the trailer music I have licensed for this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCa0IWzI89A This should give an idea on the dramatic tone I'm going for and you can judge if your take would be swallowed up or overwhelmed by it.
British accent.
Stoical and serious, with a gritty edge. Authoritative, stern, has a sympathetic layer deep down.
The audition lines are short and should convey a sense of driving excitement, but please do take your time and don't feel the need to rush through them.
Update note: I've received some amazing auditions so far. However, a consistent problem I'm getting is some very low energy, conversational takes, some are even whispering.
These lines are going to be heard over intense action sequences and exciting cutscenes in a trailer. This is the trailer music I have licensed for this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCa0IWzI89A This should give an idea on the dramatic tone I'm going for and you can judge if your take would be swallowed up or overwhelmed by it.
Please only audition if you know how to pronounce Javert! I have heard some very interesting variations of how to pronounce Javert while listening to auditions, but at the end of the day this wastes both our time because I won't be able to cast you. This may help if you're not sure.
This city is alive. It's on fire. It's angry.
Paris has changed. Something's not right.
I am Inspector Javert and i will solve this case.
British accent. RP preferred.
Any gender.
Mysterious, sinister, dark, elegant. Toys with their food before they eat it.
Bond villain-esque without being a caricature.
The audition lines are short and should convey a sense of driving excitement, but please do take your time and don't feel the need to rush through them.
Update note: I've received some amazing auditions so far. However, a consistent problem I'm getting is some very low energy, conversational takes, some are even whispering.
These lines are going to be heard over intense action sequences and exciting cutscenes in a trailer. This is the trailer music I have licensed for this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCa0IWzI89A This should give an idea on the dramatic tone I'm going for and you can judge if your take would be swallowed up or overwhelmed by it.
In every street, down every alleyway, wherever you turn, we'll be there. We have eyes everywhere.
Out flew the web and floated wide
The mirror crack'd from side to side
Who do you trust? Your friends? How foolish.
British Accent. Any region.
Cocky, arrogant, self-assured. Finds himself very amusing. A laid back foil to the serious Javert. Can be serious when the right moment comes.
The audition lines are short and should convey a sense of driving excitement, but please do take your time and don't feel the need to rush through them.
Update note: I've received some amazing auditions so far. However, a consistent problem I'm getting is some very low energy, conversational takes, some are even whispering.
These lines are going to be heard over intense action sequences and exciting cutscenes in a trailer. This is the trailer music I have licensed for this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCa0IWzI89A This should give an idea on the dramatic tone I'm going for and you can judge if your take would be swallowed up or overwhelmed by it.
Drinking on the job inspector? That's not like you.
We're the police, we help people.
You can't change what you've done, but your future still has a chance.
British accent. RP preferred.
Young, headstrong, passionate. Inquisitive and brave, coming into her own as a young woman.
The audition lines are short and should convey a sense of driving excitement, but please do take your time and don't feel the need to rush through them.
Update note: I've received some amazing auditions so far. However, a consistent problem I'm getting is some very low energy, conversational takes, some are even whispering.
These lines are going to be heard over intense action sequences and exciting cutscenes in a trailer. This is the trailer music I have licensed for this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCa0IWzI89A This should give an idea on the dramatic tone I'm going for and you can judge if your take would be swallowed up or overwhelmed by it.
I don't believe in ghosts and i'm not a child anymore.
People don't just disappear out of nowhere, there has to be a pattern.
You're the Inspector so why don't you solve it?
British accent. Any region.
Mature, paternal, compassionate. Strong, steadfast, gentle.
The audition lines are short and should convey a sense of driving excitement, but please do take your time and don't feel the need to rush through them.
Update note: I've received some amazing auditions so far. However, a consistent problem I'm getting is some very low energy, conversational takes, some are even whispering.
These lines are going to be heard over intense action sequences and exciting cutscenes in a trailer. This is the trailer music I have licensed for this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCa0IWzI89A This should give an idea on the dramatic tone I'm going for and you can judge if your take would be swallowed up or overwhelmed by it.
Some secrets are best taken to the grave.
Make peace with your past before it comes back to haunt you.
[In response to 'I can't save everyone'] Have you tried saving yourself?
