The Ones Who Never Left (FNAF Fan Project) — Main Cast Voice Casting + Additional Voices
Project Overview
The Ones Who Never Left is an atmospheric, character‑driven psychological Five Nights at Freddy's fan project centered around grief, manipulation, and the presence of an original entity known as Thanatos. The series blends grounded emotional storytelling with subtle horror, focusing heavily on tone, realism, and internal conflict rather than on jump scares or exaggerated performances. Voice actors cast at this stage will help define the project's core identity and will (hopefully) continue into full production.
Note: Not all roles will be needed immediately. We’re developing several proof‑of‑concept clips to establish tone and animation style, and each character will get their moment during this phase. We appreciate your patience as we give everyone a chance in the spotlight before moving into full episodes.
What We're Looking For -
We’re seeking voice actors who can deliver:
grounded, natural performances
emotional nuance and subtlety
clear, high‑quality audio
strong character interpretation
consistency across scenes
professional communication
This project’s tone is quiet, tense, and emotionally heavy. Performances should feel real, intimate, and human.
Roles Available -
Main Roles (5):
Henry Emily — calm, introspective, quietly devastated
Evan Afton — sensitive, fearful, emotionally fragile
Michael Afton — conflicted, guarded, quietly determined
Clara Afton — warm, grounded, emotionally strained
Mariene Emily — empathetic, perceptive, quietly strong
Additional Voices (6):
(These may be cast to multiple actors.)
Adult Male
Adult Female
Teen/Young Adult Male
Teen/Young Adult Female
Child Male
Child Female
These ensemble roles cover background characters, minor emotional beats, and supporting dialogue throughout the project.
About the Project -
The Ones Who Never Left explores the psychological collapse of William Afton and the manipulative influence of Thanatos, an original entity tied to grief and emotional decay. The story focuses on subtle horror, emotional realism, and atmospheric tension. Our animation team is currently assembling, and this casting call will help finalize the voice foundation for any proof‑of‑concept scenes and future episodes.
What You Can Expect -
clear direction
organized workflow
emotionally rich scenes
a collaborative environment
opportunities for recurring roles
a long‑form narrative structure
Audition Requirements -
Please provide:
clean audio
no background noise
natural delivery
emotional clarity
multiple takes if needed
We value tone, subtlety, and realism above all else.
Thank You for Your Interest!
Your audition may help shape the emotional identity of the entire project. We look forward to hearing your interpretation of these characters.
Voice Actor
Michael Afton is one of the emotional anchors of The Ones Who Never Left and the lead protagonist. He’s the older brother of Evan Afton, carrying the weight of guilt, responsibility to remedy his past mistakes, and a childhood shaped by fear and fractured family dynamics. Michael’s voice should reflect someone who’s trying to stay composed while constantly fighting the urge to give in to his fear and anger.
Characteristics:
Late teens to early twenties
Calm exterior masking deep emotional strain
Unable to properly control/handle his emotions
Speaks with a grounded, realistic tone
Often sounds tired, stressed, or emotionally stretched
Has moments of sharpness or frustration, especially under pressure
Rare flashes of warmth toward Evan (his younger brother)
Vocal Notes:
Medium‑low to medium‑high male voice
Naturalistic delivery (no “cartoon” acting)
Slight rasp or fatigue is welcome but not required
Emotional range: quiet guilt → controlled anger → soft vulnerability
Should feel like a real person, not a caricature
Software Needed:
Any basic recording setup is acceptable. Minimum requirements:
A DAW (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, Logic, etc.)
A decent microphone (USB or XLR; no phone mics)
Ability to export clean WAV or MP3 files
Basic noise reduction/cleanup capability
No special plugins required.
Please include the following in your submission:
Voice demo reel (YouTube, Google Drive, SoundCloud, etc.)
Previous voice acting work (optional but appreciated)
Portfolio or social links (optional)
- english
- Worn
- male young adult
- Somber
- Sharp
- Guilty
- Restrained anger
- fatigued
- Tense
- Determined
"What? Scared of a few robots? God, you're so pathetic!" Says this while bullying his younger brother.
"Unbelievable. This is where you kept it all… where you hid what you really were.” Says this upon discovering his father's secret workshop beneath their house.
"I know I failed you. I wasn’t the brother you needed. But I’ll end this… him… for both our sakes." Vowing to end his father before more people get hurt.
Voice Actor
Evan Afton is the emotional heart of The Ones Who Never Left. He’s young, anxious, and deeply traumatized by the world around him — especially the animatronics and the fear they embody. Evan’s voice should capture vulnerability, fear, and innocence, as well as the quiet strength that emerges as his story unfolds.
Characteristics:
Young boy (8–10 years old)
Soft‑spoken, timid, easily frightened
Carries deep emotional wounds and anxiety
Sensitive, gentle, and empathetic
Often sounds like he’s on the verge of tears
Has moments of bravery despite overwhelming fear
Speaks with hesitation, uncertainty, and emotional fragility
Vocal Notes:
Childlike voice
Soft, shaky delivery
Emotional range: fear → panic → sadness → quiet courage
Should feel real, not exaggerated or cartoony
Occasional stutters or breath catches are welcome
Must convey innocence and vulnerability
Is this role a lead? Yes. Evan is a lead role, central to the emotional core of the series and appearing throughout major story arcs.
Software Needed:
Any basic recording setup is acceptable. Minimum requirements:
A DAW (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, Logic, etc.)
A decent microphone (USB or XLR; no phone mics)
Ability to export clean WAV or MP3 files
Basic noise reduction/cleanup capability
No special plugins required.
Please include the following in your submission:
Voice demo reel (YouTube, Google Drive, SoundCloud, etc.)
Previous voice acting work (optional but appreciated)
Portfolio or social links (optional)
- english
- child
- fearful
- Sensitive
- timid
- quiet
- Innocent
- male child
- childlike
- Fragile
"Michael...please don't leave me alone. Not with them!" Evan says this as Michael, his older brother, locks him in a back room with some spare animatronics.
"I didn't mean to! I swear I didn't mean to! Please don't hurt me!" Evan begging Michael not to hurt him after Evan accidentally angered him.
"I had another nightmare...It was about Mom and Dad."
Voice Actor
Henry Emily in The Ones Who Never Left is not a hero. He is a man consumed by grief, guilt, and obsession — just like William, but expressed differently. Henry’s pain is outward, visible, and corrosive. He is intelligent, articulate, and controlled, but beneath that calm exterior is a man who has lost his moral center and is spiraling into dangerous fixation.
Characteristics:
Adult male (late 30s to mid‑40s)
Calm on the surface, but emotionally unstable underneath
Obsessed with the past and unable to let go
Grief has twisted him into someone cold, bitter, and unpredictable
Intelligent, articulate, and deliberate, but emotionally compromised
Often sounds hollow, haunted, or on the edge of breaking
Vocal Notes:
Medium‑low to low male voice
Heavy, worn tone with a cold edge
Emotional range: quiet grief → bitterness → controlled anger → obsessive resolve
Delivery should feel grounded but unsettling
Breathiness, vocal fatigue, or tension is welcome
Should sound like someone who believes he’s justified, even when he’s not
Is this role a lead? Yes. Henry is a lead role, central to the emotional and thematic conflict of the series.
Software Needed:
Minimum requirements:
A DAW (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, Logic, etc.)
A decent microphone (USB or XLR; no phone mics)
Ability to export clean WAV or MP3 files
Basic noise reduction/cleanup capability
No special plugins required.
Links:
Please include the following in your submission:
Voice demo reel (YouTube, Google Drive, SoundCloud, etc.)
Previous voice acting work (optional but appreciated)
Portfolio or social links (optional)
- Cold
- Broken
- haunted
- broadcast
- male adult
- bitter
- Emotionally Volatile
- grieving
- male senior
"You are the brightest part of my life. Don't you ever forget that." Speaking to his daughter warmly.
"You don't understand what he's done. What he took from us!" Speaking to his wife about finding the man who ruined their family.
"This ends tonight. No more running. No more excuses. You will pay for what you did."
Voice Actor
Clara Afton is the emotional backbone of the Afton family in The Ones Who Never Left. She is loving, perceptive, and strong‑willed — but her life with William has left her exhausted, conflicted, and quietly afraid. Clara is not a caricature or a melodramatic mother; she is a real woman trying to hold her family together while sensing something deeply wrong beneath the surface.
Her voice should reflect warmth strained by fear, love strained by frustration, and a growing awareness that her family is slipping away from her.
Characteristics:
Adult woman (late 20s to late 30s)
Warm, gentle, and empathetic, but increasingly stressed
Speaks with emotional honesty and realism
Carries quiet fear and suspicion regarding William
Protective of her children, especially Evan
Often sounds tired, worn, or emotionally stretched
Has moments of sharpness when pushed too far
Intelligent, perceptive, and emotionally grounded
Vocal Notes:
Medium‑range female voice
Warm tone with subtle fatigue
Emotional range: gentle → stressed → fearful → firm → heartbroken
Delivery should feel natural, human, and grounded
Occasional breathiness or trembling is welcome
Should sound like a mother trying — and failing — to keep her family safe
Is this role a lead? Yes. Clara is a lead role, appearing throughout major emotional arcs and central to William’s descent.
Software Needed:
Any basic recording setup is acceptable. Minimum requirements:
A DAW (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, Logic, etc.)
A decent microphone (USB or XLR; no phone mics)
Ability to export clean WAV or MP3 files
Basic noise reduction/cleanup capability
No special plugins required.
Links:
Please include the following in your submission:
Voice demo reel (YouTube, Google Drive, SoundCloud, etc.)
Previous voice acting work (optional but appreciated)
Portfolio or social links (optional)
- Soft-spoken
- Trembling
- heartbroken
- sincere
- female adult
- warm
- Gentle
- Vulnerable
- Stressed
"Evan, sweetheart, look at me. You're safe. I promise."
"We all have our secrets. But I feel like I don't even know you anymore, William." Confronting her husband on the secrets he has been keeping.
"I tried. God, I tried so hard to keep this family together. But you just couldn't accept the hand you were dealt." Confronting William on his actions after figuring out what said actions are.
Voice Actor
Mariene Emily in The Ones Who Never Left is not Clara. She is not a martyr, not a self‑sacrificing mother, and not someone who will destroy herself to keep a broken marriage alive. After losing her only child, Mariene has nothing left except Henry — and Henry’s obsession, grief, and volatility make even that unbearable.
Mariene’s voice should reflect a woman who is trying to survive her grief, not drown in it. She is warm, perceptive, and emotionally intelligent, but also exhausted, guarded, and increasingly unwilling to let Henry’s downward spiral consume her, too.
Characteristics:
Adult woman (late 20s to late 30s)
Warm and gentle, but emotionally guarded
Speaks softly, with careful emotional control
Prioritizes her own stability over Henry’s needs
Carries quiet fear and disappointment
Protective of herself because she has no one left to protect
Often sounds tired, worn, or emotionally drained
Has moments of sharpness when Henry’s behavior crosses a line
Perceptive, grounded, and quietly strong
Vocal Notes:
Medium‑range female voice
Warm tone with subtle fatigue
Emotional range: gentle → stressed → fearful → firm → quietly resolute
Delivery should feel natural, grounded, and human
Occasional trembling or breathiness is welcome
Should sound like a woman who is trying to hold onto herself while her marriage collapses
Is this role a lead? Yes. Mariene is a central role in Henry’s emotional arc and the family’s collapse.
Software Needed:
Any basic recording setup is acceptable. Minimum requirements:
A DAW (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, Logic, etc.)
A decent microphone (USB or XLR; no phone mics)
Ability to export clean WAV or MP3 files
Basic noise reduction/cleanup capability
No special plugins required.
Links:
Please include the following in your submission:
Voice demo reel (YouTube, Google Drive, SoundCloud, etc.)
Previous voice acting work (optional but appreciated)
Portfolio or social links (optional)
- Emotional
- commercial
- female adult
- natural
- subtle firmness
- Quiet strength
- warm
- Guarded
"Charlie, if you keep sneaking off on your little adventures, who's going to help me cook dinner?"
Now that she’s gone… all we have left is each other. I can’t lose that too."
"I'm not going to lose my mind just because you lost yours!"
Voice Actor
This role covers all adult male background and minor characters in The Ones Who Never Left. Actors/actresses cast here may voice multiple small roles such as technicians, police officers, neighbors, workers, background fathers, or incidental characters who appear briefly throughout the story.
This role is ideal for actors/actresses with flexible delivery, natural realism, and the ability to shift tone as needed. Performances should feel grounded, human, and subtle — never cartoony or exaggerated.
Characteristics:
Adult male (20s–50s)
Natural, grounded delivery
Able to portray multiple small characters with distinct tones
Comfortable with emotional, neutral, or tense scenes
Can shift between warm, stern, tired, or professional voices
Realistic, subtle acting preferred over theatrical styles
Vocal Notes:
Medium to low male voice
Clean, natural tone
Ability to adjust intensity depending on the character
Should sound like real people, not caricatures
Emotional range: neutral → tense → concerned → authoritative
Is this role a lead? No. This is an ensemble role, and multiple actors may be selected.
Software Needed:
Any basic recording setup is acceptable. Minimum requirements:
A DAW (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, Logic, etc.)
A decent microphone (USB or XLR; no phone mics)
Ability to export clean WAV or MP3 files
Basic noise reduction/cleanup capability
No special plugins required.
Please include the following in your submission:
Voice demo reel (YouTube, Google Drive, SoundCloud, etc.)
Previous voice acting work (optional but appreciated)
Portfolio or social links (optional)
- realistic
- male adult
- Grounded
- natural
- Flexible delivery
- animation/character
*Say something you think would fit*
Voice Actor
This role covers all adult female background and minor characters in The Ones Who Never Left. Actors/actresses cast here may voice multiple small roles such as nurses, neighbors, technicians, mothers, office workers, or incidental characters who appear briefly throughout the story.
This role is ideal for actors/actresses with flexible delivery, natural realism, and the ability to shift tone as needed. Performances should feel grounded, subtle, and human - never exaggerated or cartoony.
Characteristics:
Adult woman (20s–50s)
Natural, grounded delivery
Able to portray multiple small characters with distinct tones
Comfortable with emotional, neutral, or tense scenes
Can shift between warm, stern, tired, or professional voices
Realistic, subtle acting preferred over theatrical styles
Vocal Notes:
Medium female voice (any natural range is fine)
Clean, conversational tone
Ability to adjust intensity depending on the character
Should sound like real people, not caricatures
Emotional range: neutral → tense → concerned → authoritative
Is this role a lead? No. This is an ensemble role, and multiple actors may be selected.
- natural
- NEUTRAL TONE
- female adult
- conversational
- Flexible
- Grounded
*Say something you think would fit*
Voice Actor
This role covers all teen and young adult male background and minor characters in The Ones Who Never Left. Actors/actresses cast here may voice multiple small roles such as older siblings, high‑school students, young workers, young neighbors, or incidental characters who appear briefly throughout the story.
This role is ideal for actors/actresses who can deliver natural, grounded performances with a youthful tone. The delivery should feel realistic and subtle — never exaggerated, cartoony, or overly energetic unless the scene calls for it.
Characteristics:
Teen or young adult male (15-25)
Natural, grounded delivery
Able to portray multiple small characters with slight tonal differences
Comfortable with neutral, emotional, or tense scenes
Can shift between casual, concerned, or slightly stressed voices
Realistic acting preferred over theatrical styles
Vocal Notes:
Medium male voice (youthful tone preferred)
Conversational, natural delivery
Ability to adjust intensity depending on the character
Should sound like real teens/young adults, not caricatures
Emotional range: neutral → tense → concerned → casual
Is this role a lead? No. This is an ensemble role, and multiple actors may be selected.
- realistic
- male teen
- Neutral Delivery
- conversational
- Grounded
- natural
*Say something you think would fit*
Voice Actor
This role covers all teen and young adult female background and minor characters in The Ones Who Never Left. Actors/actresses cast here may voice multiple small roles such as high‑school students, older siblings, young workers, neighbors, or incidental characters who appear briefly throughout the story.
This role is ideal for actors/actresses who can deliver natural, grounded performances with a youthful tone. The delivery should feel realistic and subtle - never exaggerated, overly energetic, or cartoony unless the scene calls for it.
Characteristics:
Teen or young adult female (15-25)
Natural, grounded delivery
Able to portray multiple small characters with slight tonal differences
Comfortable with neutral, emotional, or tense scenes
Can shift between casual, concerned, stressed, or friendly voices
Realistic acting preferred over theatrical styles
Vocal Notes:
Medium female voice (youthful tone preferred)
Conversational, natural delivery
Ability to adjust intensity depending on the character
Should sound like real teens/young adults, not caricatures
Emotional range: neutral → tense → concerned → casual
Is this role a lead? No. This is an ensemble role, and multiple actors may be selected.
- natural
- Realisitic
- Grounded
- Flexible
- female teen
- youthful tone
*Say something you think would fit*
Voice Actor
This role covers all male child background and minor characters in The Ones Who Never Left. Actors/actresses cast here may voice multiple small roles such as elementary-aged boys, frightened children, background classmates, or incidental young characters who appear briefly throughout the story.
This role is ideal for actors/actresses who can deliver natural, grounded performances with a youthful tone. The delivery should feel realistic and subtle - never exaggerated, overly cutesy, or cartoony unless the scene specifically calls for it.
Characteristics:
Child male voice (approx. 7-13 range)
Natural, grounded delivery
Able to portray multiple small child characters with slight tonal differences
Comfortable with neutral, emotional, or frightened scenes
Can shift between casual, timid, curious, or stressed voices
Realistic acting preferred over theatrical or “baby voice” styles
Vocal Notes:
Higher male voice (childlike tone required)
Conversational, natural delivery
Ability to adjust intensity depending on the character
Should sound like real children, not caricatures
Emotional range: neutral → scared → concerned → casual
Is this role a lead? No. This is an ensemble role, and multiple actors may be selected.
- Flexible
- Realisitc
- youthful
- natural
- male child
- child
- Childlike Tone
*Say something you think would fit*
Voice Actor
This role covers all female child background and minor characters in The Ones Who Never Left. Actors/actresses cast here may voice multiple small roles, such as elementary-aged girls, frightened children, background classmates, or incidental young characters who appear briefly throughout the story.
This role is ideal for actors/actressses who can deliver natural, grounded performances with a youthful tone. The delivery should feel realistic and subtle - never exaggerated, overly cutesy, or cartoony unless the scene specifically calls for it.
Characteristics:
Child female voice (approx. 7-13 range)
Natural, grounded delivery
Able to portray multiple small child characters with slight tonal differences
Comfortable with neutral, emotional, or frightened scenes
Can shift between casual, timid, curious, or stressed voices
Realistic acting preferred over theatrical or “baby voice” styles
Vocal Notes:
Higher female voice (childlike tone required)
Conversational, natural delivery
Ability to adjust intensity depending on the character
Should sound like real children, not caricatures
Emotional range: neutral → scared → concerned → casual
Is this role a lead? No. This is an ensemble role, and multiple actors may be selected.
- child
- youthful
- realistic
- Childlike Tone
- male child
- conversational
*Say something you think would fit*
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