Two New Roles Added!
Hi, everyone! I've added two new roles to the casting call: DJ Mary and Janice. Please check them out if you're interested in auditioning. Thanks!
What is this?
This is Pokemon Abridged: HeartGold & SoulSilver!
This project is a series of videos on YouTube in typical "Abridged" fashion. Each episode will be relatively short, approximately 10-20 minutes each. The series loosely follows the events of the game, aiming to be a faithful but silly adaptation of the game's plot. The characters in this will be NOTHING like what you're used to, leading to a lot of unexpected humor. This is, first and foremost, a comedy series.
This casting call is specifically for Season 3. Seasons 1 and 2 have been posted on YouTube, which you can check out on the show's YouTube channel. This has been a lot of fun to make, and we're looking forward to seeing a lot of fun new episodes in Season 3!
Requirements:
Major Role Actors (the roles listed at the top of the call) should be ready for several months of commitment. This is especially true for the main and recurring characters, who will have to commit to several seasons of this. However, if you wish to voice only a single, minor character in one episode, further commitment is not needed.
As this is a comedy series, comedic timing will be important in making it work. As the director and the editor, a lot of that responsibility falls to me, but I still expect actors to work with me to get timing down as needed. The ability to read and speak quickly, and to mimic me when I give instructions over a call, are preferred for this project.
Actors will need high-quality microphones to allow for clean audio, with as little echoing as possible.
The #1 rule I have is this: Have fun! When you audition, and if you are chosen, have fun with your lines! Considering this is a fandub, I'm sure most if not all of you who audition are fans of the original, just as I am. Let's do it justice, and make a great thing, together!
A few notes:
Discord is not required, but it is recommended as we utilize it to organize group rehearsals, deliver announcements, and distribute the script (it's also been an incredibly useful tool for getting to know the people affiliated with the project and we've had a fair bit of fun with it). Once the cast has been chosen, Discord would be the easiest way to communicate with the various actors and get rehearsals and recordings set up, so that I can provide real-time feedback as lines get delivered. Again, Discord is not required, but IS strongly recommended.
And that's it! I look forward to hearing your auditions! Good luck, everyone!
Hi, everyone! I've added two new roles to the casting call: DJ Mary and Janice. Please check them out if you're interested in auditioning. Thanks!
Eusine is a serious man. He has spent his whole life researching Legendary Pokemon, and hopes one day to meet Suicune. He is the straight man of the series, so his lines are to be played seriously.
Long ago, there was a great fire in this tower. It burned to the ground.
The Legendary Pokemon chose YOU? I... I don't understand!
I hope to meet Suicune one day. Will you help me fulfill that dream, Trainer?
Morty is the Gym Leader of Ecruteak City. His voice (and personality) should sound like a stereotypical stoner. Think Otto from The Simpsons.
Yo, welcome to my Gym. Cool, huh? I added the fog myself.
You wanna see my Haunter? Wanna see it again?
Duuuuude, that's trippy, man. Like... whoa! So rad, you know what I'm saying?
Jasmine is the leader of the Olivine Gym. She cares deeply for Pokemon. She may seem shy, but she's feisty, and will pulverize you in battle if you're not careful.
[caring] It'll be okay, Ampharos. I promise I'll find a way to make you better!
[desperate] Trainer, can you help me? Please? If I don't get that medicine, Ampharos will...
[fierce] Steelix, use Iron Head! Flatten that Chikorita like a pancake!
DJ Mary has a small role this season but she will have a much larger one later in the show. She is an excited, energetic radio host, with a passion for entertaining her audience.
[enthusiastic] Hello, listeners! DJ Mary here, welcoming you back to the Pokemon Talk Show!
[calm] Okay, we still don't have a winner in the "What is he saying" contest. I'll play the tape again.
[concerned] What is Team Rocket doing here? Meowth, protect me!
Janice is Jim's new partner in Team Rocket. She's very bossy, and all her lines should be read that way.
How did I get stuck with YOU as a partner?
I am the one in charge! Do I make myself clear?
Team Rocket will rule the world! Mwahahaha!
Magnus is the guy in charge of the Pokeathlon Dome. He loves Pokemon, and he loves seeing the bond between Pokemon and their human Trainers.
Your Chikorita... It tells me you love it very much! Fantastic!
The events in this building serve one purpose: to strengthen the bond between Trainers and their Pokemon!
Webster is the one who gives the player character a Spearow in Goldenrod City.
Excuse me, Trainer, can you please deliver this Spearow to my friend? I'd really appreciate it!
Give me just a second, I need to write a letter. I know I left my pen around here somewhere...
[under his breath] I am never seeing that bird again, am I?
Floria works at the Flower Shop in Goldenrod City. She's methodical, almost a nerd girl.
[matter-of-fact] Day 38: Mysterious tree still has not moved.
[thoughtful] I wonder what would happen if I poured some water on it...
[excited] It moved! It really moved! ... Now what do I do?