Casting Complete
All casting for Minecraft: The Wither has now been completed, and scripts have been sent out to all cast members. Thank you all once again for your auditions and showcase of talent!
Minecraft Short Film: The Wither
Project Overview
“Minecraft: The Wither” will be a short film recorded on Minecraft, and uploaded to YouTube. The story follows the three protagonists, “Edgar”, “Aubrey” and “Jade” as they discover a 50 year old mystery of a missing man, leading them into the Nether to come face to face with The Wither.
This project is likely to have sequels, the character descriptions will state if it requires you to return for them.
This project is just for fun, so therefore I cannot pay.
Please leave your discord in the description of your audition!
Please also note that you only have to do 2 audition lines if the character has 3 audition lines!
All 3 will be very much appreciated however.
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Hey all! As the auditions are coming to a close I want to thank everyone for auditioning and I have enjoyed listening to all of your incredible auditions. Due to the response, some of you may be asked to play a different role from the one you auditioned for, I will ask you if that’s OK! For casting, you will find out by Tuesday if you have been cast! If you are not cast, there will be opportunities in the future and I wish you all the best with future auditions! Thank you once again! -
New Roles!
Thank you all for your auditions; once I start casting I know it’ll be tough making the decisions. I have added 3 new minor roles; “Nether Merchant”, “Village Elder” and “Archaeologist”. If interested please audition for these also!
Voice Actor
Decebal
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Firm Mathers
Decebal (pronounced Deh-seb-ah-l) is the human antagonist of the short film.
Believed to be a wizard, he was cast out of the town and journeyed into the Nether to seek revenge and power. Found in The Wither.
Desired voice likeness: Heath Ledger’s Joker; https://youtu.be/lT6oZ-wPpHE
[Combining water and lava, are in awe of the creation]
“Who knew that by the mixture of both water and lava you can create something so powerful.. ”
[Explaining your history to the protagonists. You are angry yet sad]
“I did no wrong. Those villagers, they cast me aside. Away from my home, away from my family. They were all I had, but they saw me as a monster…”
[Getting ready to awake The Wither, joyful but insane]
“The only way out is by defeating The Wither. Your skull is the missing piece! I.. I have done it! Get ready to arise my beautiful creature!”
Voice Actor
Edgar Fisher
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Squilliam
Edgar is an explorer and historian. As well as a lead protagonist in the short film.
He is confident and experienced but cares for his team.
Character voice likeness: Charles (Red Dead Redemption 2); https://youtu.be/7PjhQXghxBM
[Aubrey is going to do something dangerous, you want her to be safe. Be genuine but confident]
“Possibly. Just be careful Aubrey, and wait for me. I'll go and get the torches.”
[You examine the nether bricks of the fortress]
“Strange. They are like normal bricks, but they feel like they’ve been forged out of something living. Something sentient.”
[You interrogate Decebal (pronounced Deh-seb-ah-l), the antagonist. You are angry and confused]
“Enough with your games and tales of woe, Decebal! What do you really want? Or.. who do you really want?”
Voice Actor
Jade Hughes
closed
Unpaid
Jade is the smartest member of the group, an ex professor at a famous university. Jade is also one of the leading protagonists.
Jade is generally calm but likes to be secure and is nervous about too much adventuring. That usually doesn’t bode well with the plans of Aubrey and Edgar.
Character voice likeness: Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt in Edge of Tomorrow); https://youtu.be/b2FyXvaE5_4
[Explaining to the group, the backstory of Decebal, narrative in tone]
“They would all plant roses in their gardens, but during the night he would curse the roses with what they called, the "Wither" effect.”
[You examine a Nether Portal for the very first time, intrigued]
“I’ve never seen anything like it before, the positioning of these blocks. It’s all very peculiar.”
[You shout at Decebal with his crazy scheme, angry and desperate]
“You’re crazy! You have no idea what power that being could hold! It has to be stopped!”
Voice Actor
Aubrey Ravenwood
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
TheArcane
Aubrey is the comic relief of the group, always there to ease the tension. She loves adventure and always has fun.
Potentially needed for sequels
Character voice likeness: Ellie (The Last of Us); https://youtu.be/CzeZtiR1UqQ
[You are confused about this mystery person, questioning the logistics of it]
“Sorry for all the questions but, if he disappeared, surely he would take his belongings with him, no?”
[Slightly bored, excited to find any secrets or more mysteries, comical]
“You don't think he had a secret lair here, do you? I betcha one of these levers opens up something!”
[Hates Edgar’s plan but doesn’t want to show how afraid she is, very sarcastic]
“Wow, yeah guys, let’s all go to the super creepy fortress in this super creepy place surrounded by lava! Perfect plan!”
Voice Actor
Osmond Marshall
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Ross K. Foad
Osmond is a detective looking into missing people reports. He is very stern and very good at what he does.
Will be required to reprise this role in at least one sequel
Character voice likeness: Sherlock (Henry Cavill in Enola Holmes); https://youtu.be/l5UEF4P6XLQ
[Directing a worker to seal the temple, direct and confident]
“Seal it up Buxton, it is vital that this place is buried.”
[Telling your son, Hosea, to bring you an item, you are gentle yet firm towards him, not aggressive]
“Hosea! Go to the donkeys and bring me a pickaxe.”
Voice Actor
John Buxton
closed
Unpaid
John, referred only as “Buxton” is a demolitions expert and longtime associate of Osmond Marshall.
For the voice, nothing particular is needed just do what you feel works.
Potentially needed for sequels
[Reporting to the detective]
“Well Mr. Marshall, it’s all clear, all but the temple itself, that is.”
Voice Actor
Nether Merchant
closed
Unpaid
The Nether Merchant is, well, a merchant in the Nether. You are mysterious and practically beg for sales.
Any accent welcome, but a mysterious and deep vocal tone.
[You are selling a Netherite sword.]
“Forged from the depths of this underworld, it has the ability to destroy the most powerful of mobs.”
[You are desperate for a sale.]
“Can I interest you in other wares?”
Voice Actor
Village Elder
closed
Unpaid
An elder of the village where Decebal was exiled from.
You speak in flashback form.
[Pronounced “Deh-seb-ah-l”. You speak with authority.]
“Decebal. You are henceforth exiled from the village.”
[Stern and direct.]
“This is a village of peace. We do not tolerate madness.”
Voice Actor
Archaeologist
closed
Unpaid
An archaeologist on a dig site, unearthing a saddening past.
Any accent welcome.
[Upset tone, yet professional.]
“Evidence shows that they never made it out.”
[Obedient and energetic.]
“I'll do that right away!”
Voice Actor
Winston
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Cursed with Glorious Purpose
Winston is the leader of the expedition.
“I know that look Jade; and I also know that they're going to be OK.”
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