The Grand Race | An Animatic Pilot

Project Overview

12 duos compete in a grand race around the world! Facing challenges from various countries head-on!

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Hi, it's ya girl again, marshie! I love making projects, I'm an animation major and I've started working on my most recent passion project: The Grand Race! I'm working on this alongside my good buddy, King.

It's format is exactly like The Amazing Race. We're aiming on only making a pilot animatic, meaning this is a short-term project. Depending on how well the pilot performs, we may extend it to a full season. You're certainly not required to stick around if we wish to extend the project.

We also have a twitter and tiktok if you'd like to learn more about the cast! (there's also artist applications open!) With that being said, onto the important stuff!

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IMPORTANT INFO

First and foremost, this is unpaid. We only ride on dreams </3 Because of this, we're very thankful for your time and interest--we'll be giving soft deadlines rather than strict ones. We want to be as lenient as possible, line recordings will take a month or even two months if the situation calls for it. Please be transparent with us if anything arises. The more you communicate, the better.

Speaking of communication, our main form of communication will be Discord. I'm willing to work with those who do email-only, but Discord is highly preferred. All voice directions will be written on the script, if there's anything that needs to be live-directed, we can do it via Discord call. Please leave either your email or discord user!

You have to be 18+ to audition, please!

We prefer lines being sent in .wav or .mp3 format!

Please, little/no background noise!

You can audition for as many characters as you'd like, there's no limit! That being said, one VA will be casted for two characters MAX.

As stated before, we'll be giving out soft deadlines and recordings will take about a month or two. And with this casting call lasting a month, we won't be casting roles until a week or two after the deadline (depending on the number of auditions). It is really important that you have free time and/or time to spare in the future.

Feel free to audition in AABBCC or ABCABC format. We do prefer AABBCC.

Most importantly, have fun! <3

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P.S. We only listed ethnicities rather than nationalities to save confusion. Our cast is American, Canadian and/or British! (minus our lovely Italian sisters) PLEASE check their tags, their nationalities are listed there!

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  • Final Update

    Hi everyone! I'd like to thank everyone for their patience, this is the most auditions I've ever received and it was tough making these decisions. I can't be grateful enough for every one of you taking the time to audition! Really, you're all very talented!

    We've finally managed to make our cast list! We plan on making a fun VA reveal video, so everything will be confidential until then. We'll be contacting our picks this weekend! So expect an email or discord message Saturday or Sunday, if you're casted. (my disc name is marshie)

    Once again, thank you all! <3

  • Update #2

    2 MORE DAYS LEFT TO AUDITION!

    Thank you so so much for y'alls time and efforts! Once the casting call closes, there'll be a ~2 week timeframe so my co-creator and I can deeply consider each and every one of these lovely auditions! Expect to hear from us late October if you've been casted!

    If you want to follow the project, our account is thegrand_race on both Twitter and TikTok :]

  • Update #1

    Thank you so much to everyone who has auditioned so far! We really love this project, and your interest means the absolute world to us! You're all so so talented. We loved listening to the current submissions :D

    One thing I do want to mention, is that we'll most likely have callbacks (not anytime soon, obviously). Once auditions close, we might contact you to try out for another character- just to see if the shoe fits! Thank you for your time!

Project Roles: Audio Engineer Gabriela Garcia Berri Sorbet | Kyrie Taylor Baire en Mind | Dean "DT" Taylor Amelia Laev Steve Martinez Derek Jackson Alanza Silva Nicolette Seong Rachel Larkin II Rebecca Davidson Malik Adio Appah Carlos Almeida Arthur Andersson Tyson Akello Valerie Owusu Camila Pineda Channary Davi Angel Lusia Alani D’Angelo Elias D’Angelo Oluwaseun ‘Ollie’ Chukwu Andrew Amarin Musician
Audio Engineer
Audio Engineer
Audio Engineer
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

We're mainly looking for someone that can help out with sound effects! We mainly use Audacity, but we're flexible with anything else! Depending on the number of offers we get, we'll reach out to more than one person ^^

Other info:
  • audacity

  • *Say something you think would fit*

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Gabriela Garcia
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Rodrigo (He/They)

Nonbinary | 26 | Spanish

The host of the show. Very self-indulgent person and is a show-off. They enjoy doing what entertains them, really expressive on their opinions. Overall they try to be... a decent host. 

Gabriela has a very clear, extroverted voice. Just like any TV host. Go wild!

Nonbinary VAs are encouraged to audition! Being fluent in Spanish isn't a requirement by any means, but is a huge plus. *Gabriela will be pronouncing some Spanish words.*

Language:
  • english
  • spanish
Voice description:
  • castillian spanish
  • nonbinary
  • animation
  • androgynous
  • spanish
  • animation/character
  • american

  • Home of the Eiffel tower, 12 teams will be starting their race around the world in Paris!

  • Ah-ah, not so fast! 20 minute penalty. (frustrated) Really, what were you expecting?

  • Tune in next time... on The Graaaand Race!

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Berri Sorbet | Kyrie Taylor
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Zephyr Lopez

Genderfluid | 35 | African-American

A fashionista drag queen who loves literature. Very ambitious and emotion-driven, Kyrie isn't afraid to speak her mind. Wants to make it big one day.

Black VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • androgynous
  • flamboyant
  • animation
  • animation/character
  • american

  • [Giggling, Mischievous] Whoops! Didn't mean to make you trip, darling~! Baaiii!

  • [Disgusted] You really thought you ate? Puh-lease.

  • [Sentimental] I know when I'm by your side... we can do anything.

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Baire en Mind | Dean "DT" Taylor
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: JeyKrypticVA

Male | 34 | African-American

A diva drag queen who loves putting on a show. Loves ballroom culture and comedy. Determined to win. Baire also has a flamboyant voice, but it's more deeper/lower in comparison to Berri.

Black VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • androgynous
  • male adult
  • animation
  • american
  • animation/character
  • flamboyant

  • [Disgusted, almost pitiful] Oof, girl... that outfit. It's a chop.

  • [Excited] I've never traveled outside the country, it's about time!

  • [Sentimental] You're the highlight of my life... I love you hun, always.

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Amelia Laev
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Kylee Jade

Female | 31 | British

Amelia is a cheery, happy detective. Likes seeing the light in things, no matter how dark it is. Very lovable and likes to flirt, sometimes. As a treat. Amelia's from Manchester.

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • animation
  • english (british)
  • standard british
  • female adult
  • manchester

  • [Intrigued]Ooooh! Seems like we have a fun little mystery to solve!

  • [Shock] Penalty?! Oh nonono, this has to be a mistake! [Flirty] Perhaps we can... change that? [Instant sigh of defeat]

  • [Passive-Aggressive] Fine. Sure, it's not like I exist. Go ahead.

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Steve Martinez
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Jack Durcan

Male | 22 | White-Spanish

A controversial streamer who spends all day playing video games. Extremely ignorant and arrogant. Quick to insult others, overall a not-so-nice guy. 

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • male adult
  • animation
  • american

  • [Cocky] I'm not worried about the others. Why should I?

  • [Angry] Can't listen to comms, can't aim, is there anything you're NOT shit at?!

  • [Eager] HA! Get clipped, dumbass!

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Derek Jackson
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Dennis Perez

Male | 23 | White

A controversial gamer. Very laid-back but just as ignorant as Steve. A little aloof, likes saving his 'brain power' for PvP games.

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • male adult
  • american
  • animation

  • We don't lose to females, so like... that's half of the competition we can beat.

  • [Annoyed] Bro, my teammates play like fuckin' dog water.

  • [Air-headed] Uhh... I think we add 43 and 22 together and that's... uhh... dude, shut up, I'm counting!

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Alanza Silva
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Violet

Female | 18 | Brazilian

Alanza is an up-coming gymnast, who aspires to be the best. Coming from a family of pro-athletes, the pressure is always on her. Likes to show-off and can be smug.

Latina VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • female teen
  • canadian
  • animation
  • female young adult

  • [Cocky, Laughing] Says the girl who can BARELY stick her landings, and YOU'RE CRITICIZING ME?

  • [Angry, Determined] Just watch, Nicolette. I'll *kill* your little winning streak.

  • [Sad] My hand injury isn't a big deal. I'll get over it. Like I... always do.

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Nicolette Seong
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

18 | Female | South Korean

An Olympic gold medalist, Nicolette is a gifted gymnast. She's hardly worked for her spot and everything comes naturally to her. Nicolette is very bratty and spoiled. She shrugs at pressure, because it always end in her favor.

Asian VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • female teen
  • canadian
  • female young adult
  • animation

  • It's the one and only, Nicolette! Autographs are not free. [Laughing, quick halt] No, seriously.

  • [Stern] *I* won this time, per usual. You may as well give up.

  • [Fuming, Raised Tone] UGH! Alanza, I swear I'll END you!

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Rachel Larkin II
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Naomi

21 | Female | Mexican-Irish

Rachel is a kind-hearted person who loves making besties! Rachel can be impulsive or air-headed at times, but she means well nonetheless. An influencer alongside Rebecca. Californian.

Hispanic VAs are encouraged to audition! Transfemme VAs are also heavily encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • american valley girl
  • female young adult
  • american
  • animation

  • [Happy] What's going ooon, chat? Make sure to hit that follow button!

  • [Panicked] We don't have time! Come on!

  • [Sad] My phone... it lost all of it's memory. Thousands of photos! Gone, just like that?! [Dramatic Sobbing]

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Rebecca Davidson
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Kylee Jade

21 | Female | White

A very bubbly and friendly influencer. Makes posts with her best friend Rachel. Emotionally tough despite being air-headed at times. Californian.

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • female young adult
  • american valley girl
  • animation

  • Rachel and I are sooo excited to announce our own makeup brand! It's now 25% off, chat!

  • [Reassuring] No worries, bestie! We got this. Don't freak out!

  • [Confused] Why do mangoes come from trees? Like, wouldn't a mango bush make more sense?

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Malik Adio Appah
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Dontae M!

22 | Male | Jamaican-Ghanaian

An famous jazz musician who's down to Earth. He's in no rush to stress himself out, likes letting music control the flow. His voice is smooth like butter.

Black VAs are heavily encouraged to audition! This isn't an exact 1:1 voice ref, but our biggest inspo for him is Stevie Wonder!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • male young adult
  • male adult
  • american
  • animation

  • [Mentoring] Ya gotta feel the music flow through your body, your mind... then, everything will make sense to ya.

  • I started out young and hungry with a crazy dream. [pause] ...22 is young?

  • [Proud] Think of all the people who'll see your potential, brother! [Teasing] Think of all the *guys* you'll get, too! [chuckle]

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Carlos Almeida
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Alejandro Pedroza

18 | Male | Brazilian

Carlos is a struggling musician pursuing his dreams. He's a timid guy and shys away from taking risks. Despite it all, his love for the arts is loud. Wants to be like Malik someday.

Latino VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • american
  • animation
  • male teen
  • male young adult

  • This is my keytar. I also play the guitar and piano sometimes.

  • [Nervous] Uuuhh, I can't do this! I don't wanna fall! [Whispering] Don't look down, don't look down...

  • I still can't believe it. How can someone like him notice someone like... me?

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Arthur Andersson
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Kainen Stone Phillips

16 | Male | Swedish

Arthur takes great pride in learning the logistics. Arthur can be slightly egotistical and come across as judgemental to those who aren’t as knowledgeable as him. Very sarcastic dude.

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • american
  • nerdy
  • animation
  • male teen

  • [Sarcastic] You'd be correct. No errors in your judgement, none at all.

  • [Snarky] In a race, it's not about speed. It's about outsmarting your opponents.

  • [Angry] I do NOT have anger issues. [Raised voice] How did you even come to that conclusion?!

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Tyson Akello
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Diana Rogers

17 | Male | Ugandan

Tyson wears the nerd title with pride. He's confident his intelligence will bring him above and beyond. Loves gaining knowledge everyday. Certainly less egotistical than his friend, Arthur.

Black VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • american
  • male teen
  • animation

  • [Bragging] I've kept a 4.0 GPA all of highschool *and* I'm the club president of my DnD club. Know who you're speaking to.

  • When we win, we'll be utilizing our funds in beneficial things! Like a dice set!

  • [Smug] What a pathetic excuse of a team.

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Valerie Owusu
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Greene Kinoshita

18 | Female | Ghanaian

A top valedictorian in her university, alongside Camila. Valerie is a very anxious girl, but she tries to push through hard times. A chronic perfectionist, crumbles in fear at the thought of failure. She's a passionate polyglot who loves learning languages and the world.

Black VAs are encouraged to audition! *P.S: knowing two or multiple languages is NOT a requirement whatsoever. It is a nice plus for the long run, but for the purpose of a /pilot/ it's not needed ^^'

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • animation
  • female young adult
  • canadian
  • female teen

  • [Excited] I hope we get to visit new places! Like Switzerland, Venezuela, Morocco... s-sorry, I'm rambling! [awkward laugh]

  • [Stressed] W-Wait, what? There was a short-cut?!

  • [Annoyed] I don't get vulgar language. There's so many other words to express your emotions with...

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Camila Pineda
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: MizVA

18 | Female | Colombian

A top valedictorian in her university, alongside Valerie. Incredibly soft-spoken, speaks just above a whisper. Shy and anxious, has a hard time interacting with others without panicking in some way. Is a polyglot, loves learning languages.

Latina VAs are encouraged to audition! Knowing Spanish isn't required, but it's a plus!

*P.S: knowing two or multiple languages is NOT a requirement whatsoever. It is a nice plus for the long run, but for the purpose of a /pilot/ it's not needed ^^'

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • animation
  • female teen
  • canadian

  • [Stammering] M-My name is... [Lowered voice] ...Camila...

  • [Anxious, faster speech] This plane isn't stable at all, what if it explodes, what if it goes down? Was this a good idea?

  • [Happy] Look, look! We did it! Yay!

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Channary Davi
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Kunimori Leo

23 | Female | Cambodian

Energetic and eccentric psychic who likes gathering attention from others. She has always had a huge special interest in the night stars and fortune, which she still carries on to adulthood. She’s very confident in herself and her predicting abilities.

Asian VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • canadian
  • female young adult
  • female adult
  • animation

  • [Laughing] Sorry, but fate is on our side!

  • Look up at the starry sky, all your answers shall be there.

  • You're a PISCES?! Ew, ew, ew!

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Angel Lusia
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Katrina Clairvoyant

24 | Female | Angolan

Angel is naturally quiet and soft-spoken. She's more perceptive and reserved in comparison to Channary. Angel loves being a psychic and reading into people’s minds.

Black VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • animation
  • female young adult
  • female adult
  • canadian

  • You'll place... 2nd! The last one to *lose*. [giggle] Unfortunate.

  • I believe in fate, for fate has given us a golden path to success.

  • [Stubborn] Don't celebrate too early. Your doom is approaching you both. Slowly.

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Alani D’Angelo
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: adoxographist

18 | Female | Italian

Alani is the ditzy younger sister. Alani and her sister are part of a criminal duo with an infamous reputation in their hometown. Despite being a known thief, she’s a good person at heart and loves doing the best she can for her sister.

Italian VAs are heavily encouraged to audition! Knowing Italian isn't a requirement, but it's a nice plus! For extra clarification, Alani does have an Italian accent.

Language:
  • english
  • italian
Voice description:
  • generic italian
  • female teen
  • animation
  • italian

  • [Awe] Oooooh, this place is so cool! So many... shiny... things... hehe!

  • [Sad] I hate living like this. My sister works so hard and... I want to make a change.

  • [Sneaky, Scared] Okay Alani, all you have to do is not make a sound... AH!

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Elias D’Angelo
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: adoxographist

18 | Female | Italian

Elias is an experienced thief with her sister Alani. She's rebellious, rude and snarky. She usually tries to put on a meaner front to how she actually is. She wants a better life for her and her sister.

Italian VAs are heavily encouraged to audition! Knowing Italian isn't a requirement, but it's a nice plus! For extra clarification, Elias does have an Italian accent.

Language:
  • english
  • italian
Voice description:
  • female teen
  • generic italian
  • italian
  • animation

  • Amazing heist, sister! I am so proud of you!

  • [Rage] You don't know what it's like to be me. I do /so/ much, to keep my sister happy.

  • [Mischievous] Rich people get bored with all their *money*. So, I give them something to worry about.

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Oluwaseun ‘Ollie’ Chukwu
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Dontae M!

27 | Male | Nigerian

Ollie is a soft-spoken track star with a good heart and a big passion for his sport. Overall a normal guy. Lived in London, then moved to Oxford to further chase his dreams!

Black VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • british (london)
  • male adult
  • british
  • animation

  • I'm down for an alliance. Don't be slowpokes, alright?

  • [Panicked] Be more careful! I don't want you getting hurt!

  • [Motivating] No matter how hard it is, you have to run for it. Come on!

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Andrew Amarin
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Izel

25 | Male | Thai

Andrew is a track star who is full of energy. He’s a goofy himbo guy who likes to not take things too seriously. In spite of this, Andrew can be too carefree at times. Met Ollie in university and bonded over their favorite sports together. American exchange student.

Asian VAs are encouraged to audition!

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • male adult
  • american
  • animation

  • [Excited] I'm getting all warmed up! Start the race already!

  • Uh-oh, they're catching up to us!

  • Maybe I'm too naïve... but I won't stop chasing my dreams.

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Musician
Musician
Musician
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

This is extremely optional but very welcome! :D

  • *Say something you think would fit*

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