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ʜᴏʟʟᴏᴡ ᴋɪɴɢᴅᴏᴍ | Sims 2 VO Casting Call | Open

Project Overview

Plot
Newly orphaned and Heirs to the elaborate estate Hallow Hill, young Kate and Emily have journeyed to the countryside after their last living relative in the city dies. The two girls are placed in the capable hands of a distant cousin, Hugh, who promptly hands them off to their fussy, over protective aunts. Spending the summer in the country house seemed to pass like a dream, which quickly turns into a nightmare, when Kate, the eldest Winslow sister, gets the feeling of being watched. As the days go on, her paranoia increases as she explores the lands surrounding her home and hears of the rumors and stories that are spun about it. She soon meets Marak, a strange creature whose hideous face began to haunt her in her sleep. Kate is convinced that this man is not human, and her suspicions are confirmed when he admits to being a Goblin King.



Hollow Kingdom is based off the trilogy series of the same name by the author, Clare B. Dunkle. The tale is a delightful twist to myth and folklore in the early 19th century and is not your average 'story-book' tale. While the series will follow along the plot of the first book, minor changes will occur as it is adapted to the Sims 2 animation. 


Rules

1. Audition with a clear mic. I do not mind if you use editing software such as Audacity. 

2. Turn lines in on time. I plan to take my time with this series and not rush anything, so you should have more than enough time to record your lines.

3. Use emotion. I would prefer if you record each line a couple of times. Be able to laugh, cry, and scream.

4. Many of the characters will be listed with a preferred accent. You can still audition for them if you cannot do the accent. The story is set in the English country side in the 1800s so expect dialect from that time.

5. Not really a requirement, but if you have the time try reading the Hollow Kingdom by Clare B. Dunkle. It is a great read, and it will help you better understand the characters.

Disclaimer
This is an adaption of a novel series under the same name. The characters portrayed and plot belong to Clare B. Dunkle

Deadline
Sometime in January 2018. 


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Latest Updates

  • Update - Going to start closing certain characters

    I've got sets ready to go, in-game script almost completed and I'm anxious to get this project started. Still time to audition, but I'll be sending out messages for who's casted as who on November 30. If the VA does not respond to my message in a week, I'll move on to the next promising actor/actress. There's still a few characters that I haven't found the right voice for and I cannot start work on the first episode until I find the perfect match, so please audition if you haven't already!
  • Monthly Update - November

    Hey guys, I'm behind on the monthly progress, but I figured never late then never, right? Once more, I have received some really great auditions for this project and it's going to make it even harder to finalize the cast! Keep auditioning and there is still plenty of time to pitch in. Just as a heads up I will be closing certain characters mid December if I feel like I have found the perfect VA for them. The official Cast List will not be posted here or on Youtube until January. Also I feel it best to let everyone know that I will be actually moving at the beginning of the year, so it will be a bit of a rough start until we get settled in. It was kind of a spur of the moment decision, but last week I came home to police cars lining the street... Apparently there had been a shooting right down the block and the suspect had not been caught yet. My roommates and I have decided the neighborhood is not safe, especially since one of us has a kid every other weekend, so we're moving to a better location, with the move in date being January 1st or possibly earlier if all goes to plan. So wish us the best with that! I look forward to seeing more auditions for this series and can't wait to get this project started. Here's hoping you all had a good Halloween and a great Holiday season! :)
  • First Update - One Month In

    I so happy with all the auditions I've received up to this point. You guys are going to make it super tough when deadline comes for me to choose.... BUT!!! There is still plenty of time to audition if you need it! The official deadline for this casting call will be January 10th 2018, which is still several months away. Ideally, I would like the entire script to be complete and I can see this series being at least 10-15 episodes long, with the possibility of there being a sequel, so long as the reception for it is good. In the meantime as I finish up scripting and listening to auditions, I will be creating the sets for the series and posting more updates on my channel, so be sure to subscribe if you haven't already. I have several projects in the works, so understand my full focus isn't just on working for this series. At this point, I have six episodes scripted and edited, ready to go, with episode seven about half way finished. As I said, the goal is to completely finish the script for the series by January, or get pretty freaking close to it. In the meantime, I've decided to go ahead and release the first episode for people to see, just so they can get a better feel for some of the characters and so you can see how I script things. Everything is color coded to make it easier to find lines and all episodes will be posted to Google Drive. Note that this is ONLY a link to view and you shouldn't be able to change anything in the document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1URsGYRhpZD7IzeWt1uvDiRlnQw4Kol7sp9XNf95B7mQ/edit?usp=sharing Happy Auditioning Everyone!
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Kate Winslow
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Vyxenah

The Eldest Winslow daughter, heir and owner to Hallow Hill, although since she is still underage and unmarried the deed is being kept safe in her guardian's hands, Hugh Roberts. Kate is well educated, having been done so by her late father, a fashion not really popular at the time in the 1800s. She can sometimes come off as being a little uptight and formal, seeming very mature for her age. While she may act modest and polite in society, she is actually a bit vain and snappish if things don't go her way. She hates being teased or treated as a child, and is quite independent. She loves her younger sister Emily dearly, as she is her last close relative and would do anything to protect her from harm.


Age: 16-18

Voice Range - Type: Medium - High

  • Line 1: (grim as she understands her fate, then determined) "This is it Em, I know it. This is my last chance, we have to make it work. We haven't tried to escape on foot. We might make it."Line 2 (upset, hysterical, accusing)"You people are ghastly! All of you! You're nothing but a bunch of wife stealers!"

  • Line 3: (recalling what she had seen earlier, exhausted, appalled) "Then he pulled back his hood, and he said I might have imagined other horrors, but not this one. Because-... Because he wasn't human. He just wasn't human!" Line 4:(matter-of-fact, knowledgeable, a little showy ) "We'd love to hear about Hallow Hill's name. Place name etymology is so fascinating. The words come out of Old English, don't they? So the name can't date back to Roman times, but it could certainly pre-date the Norman Conquest..."

  • Provide reels of crying, laughing, and screaming, as this character does a lot of this.

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Marak
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Stephen Quinn

A cloaked stranger the Winslow sisters meet one night returning home, it is soon revealed that Marak is the Goblin King, ruling over a kingdom hidden underground and who has taken a keen interest in Kate. As ruler, he puts the interest of his people first and foremost, as it at the upmost importance he secure a King's Wife soon. At the same time, he takes great pleasure in antagonizing Kate and taunting/mocking her any chance he gets. He is very honest and straight-to-the-point, and like a true goblin takes great glee in revenge and trickery. While for the most part, he seems to always be in a good mood, he can get quite nasty if things aren't the way he likes them. Even though Kate describes him as one of the most gruesome and hideous thing she has ever seen, his appearance is nothing compared to his loyal subjects (and if I'm being honest, I really wish I could make him look more like I see in my head and how the Author intended him to be).


Age: Kate has described him as being not too young and but also not being too old. Goblins life span is also very different from a humans

Voice Range - Type: Medium - Low - Rough

  • Line 1: (cheerily, pointing out the obvious)"I could have dragged you down to my kingdom that first night kicking and screaming, but I'm glad that I didn't because you interest me. You're so terribly determined. I never know what you'll do next."Line 2: (surprised, caught off guard)"Kate! What in the name of all you call holy are you doing here? You are the last person- the very last, person- that I expected to see!"

  • Line 3: (warning, and then almost pleasent as if holding a simple conversation, but persuasive)"Don't you dare speak to her. She's not even related to you. No, you want talk to me, your own flesh and blood. Isn't that right cousin?"Line 4: (giving orders to Seylin)"Now, go, and if you want to show M your new trick with the colored flames, do it somewhere away from low ceiling so you don't leave a scorch mark this time."

  • A reel of laughing different ways: hysterical, chuckling, snorts.... He does this a lot as he seems easily amused by human antics

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Emily Winslow
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: mamamemo

The younger sister of Kate, Emily is different from her sibling in many ways. In one aspect she doesn't seem to mind the goblins at all and in fact seems quite curious with them. She is an inquisitive young girl constantly asking questions or getting into some sort of mischief. She has a knack for seeing the positivity in life and always tries to look at the bright side. Like her sister, she can be very stubborn and doesn't give up easily. She loves Kate very much and would hate to be apart from her.


Age: 13-14, I changed her age because I didn't want to mess with trying to film sim children for this series

Voice Range - Type: High pitched

  • Line 1: (cheerful, then self inquisitive )"My name is Emily Winslow, but my sister calls me Em. Or maybe she calls me M. I wonder what I stand for..."

  • Line 2: (fuming, muttering)"Well, I like that. We tell them what someone else says, and we get blamed for lying! I'd like to see them face a ghost!"Line 3: (scolding)"I think that's the most vile thing I ever heard! How could you suggest such an awful thing?"

  • Include a reel of screaming, laughing, and crying

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Seylin
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Although a Goblin, Seylin is one of the more human looking ones in Marak's guard. He comes from a prestegeous and noble goblin family that has a lot of elf-blood in it. Because of this, he was ostracized as a child by fellow goblins his age. He's more comfortable in another form, a black cat, and would prefer being feline then being seen as pretty. Regardless, he possesses strong magic, promising to be a powerful mage like Marak, who took him under his wing and trains him as his apprentice. Like other Goblins, Seylin can be pretty blunt and doesn't quite get humans. He's super consious about his true appearance and hates for it to be brought up. He acts very mature for his age, but still has a lot of growing to do.


Age: 14-16

Voice Range - Type: Medium - High

  • Line 1: (reluctant)"I don't really need to change back. Really I'm fine as a cat for a few hours, I don't feel tired at all-"

  • Line 2: (surprised, a bit nervous)"Wait, you want me to take you to the King? As in, take you underground? Are you sure?"

  • Line 3: (reassuring, proud)"You don't need to worry, I just look like a cat, but I can protect you with magic. The King wouldn't have made me your escort if he didn't think I could handle the job."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Thaydar
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Nerdy Nom Nom

Thaydar is a lieutenant in the Royal Guard, one of Marak's trusted men. He doesn't  speak much but his loyalty is to the Goblin King and Kingdom. He often joins Marak when he ventures above ground, both keeping an eye on him and partaking in the fun that the King cooks up.




Age: ???



Voice Type - Range: Medium - Low

  • Line 1: (reporting, solemn)"We've come across six more goblins, all seeming to be in a deep sleep just like you said Marak. Still no sign of Hulk though, and I can't find lieutenant Sayada anywhere in the castle. I fear he has become a victim of this curse as well."

  • Line 2: (clearing throat, seeming uncomfortable)"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid Lady Emily isn't here right now. It seems she has gone above ground with Seylin... Don't worry though, he's been given strict orders to not let her out of his sight."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Charm
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: simsberrryva

Charm is a spell placed on the King's Wife during the Ceremony, it takes the form of a snake for the most part, tattooed on the King's Wife, generally wrapped around an arm or chest. The spell protects the Wife, materializing if there is any danger, issues a paralyzing bite if there is the threat, including the Wife herself, if she attempts to take her own life and then reports back to the King, who will cast judgement on the victim. Charm's only concern is for charge, and does not seem to care about anything else except for the Wife.


(For the sake of the series, I have given Charm a humanoid form for when materializes)


Voice Type - Range: Medium - Low - Raspy

  • Line 1: (blunt, harsh)"My concern is for the King's Wife only, I do not care about what happens to other Goblins in the Kingdom.

  • Line 2: (annoyed)"What are you doing, King's Wife? I have guarded one hundred and sixty-seven King's Wives before you. You are the one hundred and sixty-eight. Fifty-four King's Wives have tried to kill themselves. You are the fifty-fifth."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
The Door
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: srhadrna

The way in and out of the Goblin Kingdom, the doors are all charmed to let in the Goblin's and out whenever the please, but to never let the King's Wife escape. They aren't the brightest, but were created that way to keep any wanted visitors preoccupied until someone could be dispatched to deal with them.


Voice Type - Range: High

  • Line 1: (greeting, pleasant)"Good evening Seylin! Didn't I just let you out? What are you doing back so soon?"

  • Line 2: (confused, a little slow)"But you're the King's Wife aren't you? And a human as well... I don't think I'm supposed to let you out."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Agatha
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: bannan74

A dwarf who's family was saved by Marak's kingdom. She is indebted to the Goblins and served as Marak's nurse maid and loves him like a son.  She is a sweet older woman, but do not let her size fool you. She practices her own dwarven magic. Because she looks fairly normal, Agatha is often above ground, portraying a wandering gypsy in order to help keep the Kingdom up to date with all the latest gossip happening in Hallow Hills.


Age: Fairly old

Voice Type - Range: Medium - Low

  • Line 1  [ scolding ]"Be quiet the two of you! I'm very serious! Old Agatha's fortunes always wind up coming true."

  • Line 2 [ kind ]“And such a lively thing you are, my dear! Still a long way from marriage though. Well, that can’t be helped and one does grow, you know.”

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Celia
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

One of the Winslow sibling's great-aunt, Celia is slightly younger than her sister Primrose. She's a little more cheerful and bright and has always wanted children of her own. Alas she was widowed at a young age and never married again. She has lived on Estate for most of her life and helped raised Kate and Em's mother, so she feels a connection with them.



Age; Mid to late 40s

Voice Type-Range: Medium - High

  • Line 1 [ Sympathetic ]“Oh poor thing! With your father passing away not too long ago, I know this all is moving so fast for you two. Here, let’s get the two of you settled in for the night, shall we?”

  • Line 2 (relieved)“My dear girls, I’m so happy you made it safely here! I’ve been so worried about your journey. It wasn’t too hard was it?”

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Primrose
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Fussbudgetjr

The older sister of Celia and great-aunt of Kate and Em. She's a little more uptight than her sister, and stern but generally cares for nieces the same. Prim is the girl's Tutor as she teaches them skills they have not learned yet, such as cooking or maintaining a house. She sees Kate as a young woman and wants her to find a good suitable husband as soon as possible.


Age: Early 50s

Voice Type-Range: Medium - High

  • Line 1 [ sincere ]“We are very sorry for your loss. Your mother had always spoken well of your father in her letters. It’s a shame we never met him.”

  • Line 2 [ Scolding ]“Quit gawking child. What kind of house would that be? There wouldn’t be room for all of us.”

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Hugh
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: kevinliberty

The girl's legal guardian, Hugh does not seem to want very much to do with them. He's a scholarly sort with little patience for taking care of children, which is why he gets his Aunts to do it for him. He can come off being quite rude. He is very proud of his family's heritage and is working on a novel documenting the family line.


Age: Mid to Early 30s

Voice Type-Range: Medium-Low

  • Line 1 [annoyed]“I don’t suppose someone of your age and gender is going to sit through a linguistic analysis.”

  • Line 2 [ furious ]“Are you that tired of country life already? You can’t wait to go off skipping and gossiping with a whole bevy of brainless belles?”

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Female Extras
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Extra characters that I will need for one or more episodes.

  • [ singing the Moon Lullaby ]“I see the moonThe moon sees meGod bless the moonand God bless me
    I see the starsThe stars see meGod bless the starsand God sees me."

  • [ gentle ]“ Come on now, dear. You’re scaring the poor girls.”

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Extra Males
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Extras I will need for one or more episodes

  • [ crazed, frantic ]"Get away from here! It isn't safe!"

  • [ thoughtful, eager ]Is there anything that you would like to tell me about? Anything that's been troubling you?"

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