TIMELESS BATMAN: OLD BLOOD - THE CONFIDANTS - CASTING CALL
Project Overview
James Gordon is the Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department. He is a well and honest cop with a dry sense of humor, and a family man through and through. A major characteristic of Gordon is that he is always tired and never seen without a cup of coffee or a cigar to smoke, he may be seen and carry himself as the "chill uncle" type for the department, but in the field, Jim is a by the book, no nonsense cop who will do anything within the law to see justice through... The only exception being his partnership with Batman which causes some tension between he and the department.
Gordon in this should be that calm in nature, by the book kind of guy. His voice needs to be deep and assuring but have that sternness to it that screams both family man and police commissioner, think a bit of Jeffrey Wright's take on Gordon!
I would prefer African American voice actors to apply for this role!
- english
- direct
- Stern
- Dry-humored
- all american accents
- honest
- male adult
- funny
(Tired, kind of annoyed) "Ugh... why is it that every time I go to light this damn signal, it's always pouring rain?"
(Angered, annoyed, and stern) "Look, I get it! You hate us cops with every fiber of your being, but not ALL of us feed into Cobblepot's hands! I can get you closer to taking him down from the inside, but we need to trust each other. And I want no backtalk from you, you understand?"
(Happy and relaxed) *Sigh* "You know.. it's actually refreshing to be home by a reasonable time tonight."
Barbara is the daughter of Jim Gordon, and a transferring officer to the Gotham P.D. She is most known for taking her father's stubbornness but having a more... healthy approach to things. Barbara is headstrong and strategic, she genuinely wants what is best for her fellow officers and of course the citizens of Gotham, she is an odd-ball in the force as she actually doesn't see Batman as an absolute menace and helps her father out in keeping his partnership with the bat a secret for a while...
Barbara should be similar to how she is in the LEGO Batman Movie, where she's a headstrong leader in her own right but is also not afraid to actively work with others to achieve a better future, she needs that spunk in her tone as well, where she's not afraid to be a little sarcastic to anyone, including her father. She's responsible, curious, and very empathetic!
I would prefer African American voice actors for this role!
- english
- calm
- strong
- female adult
- reassuring
- Gentle
- all american accents
(Just arriving to Gotham, uneasy) "Okay, Gotham... Let's see what makes you so... you."
(Annoyed yet composed) "Dad, you don't have to do all of this alone. I may work here now but that doesn't mean I can't be a part of what you and Batman-"
(Reassuring and calm, comforting a child) "Hey, hey. Shhh. It's okay, everything will be okay, Just breathe."
Aaron Cash is a high ranking officer for the GCPD, originally a guard at Arkham Asylum before transferring into the city job. Aaron is tough, gruff, but fair and modest. He's a family man, but has more of a chip on his shoulder compared to Jim. He has zero tolerance for the criminals the GCPD picks up, but he never goes over the line as he truly believes in Jim's ideology that Gotham can be a place of good despite all the monsters.
Cash should be deep, with a little bit of an attitude in there, try to capture how the voice is in the Arkham games, which is basically THE Cash voice... But don't just try to copy it, give Cash your own flair!
I would prefer African American voice actors to apply for this role!
- english
- all american accents
- deep
- loud
- Cool
- male adult
- Commanding
(Talking to Croc, nervous but headstrong) "So... you said you and Batman met in... Dracula's.. castle..?"
(Reassuring and content) "I may not fully understand your Halloween cherade, but you know what? You're fine by me, Batman."
(In control, shouting, but keep it controlled) "I'M GOING TO GIVE EVERYONE BY THE COUNT OF THREE TO SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP!... THREE!!!"
Renee Montoya is a transferring detective into Gotham City, she arrives around the same time as Barbara does, in fact! Renee is stone cold at first but when you get to know her, you find out that she is actually a sweetheart underneath all that physical combat training. She's just as headstrong as Barbara but very quiet and reserved, keeps to herself... That is, unless she's around Harvey Bullock, to which she becomes easily annoyed and agitated. Depends on the person.
Renee should have that tough exterior but with a smidge of comfort mixed in there to show that she isn't always the stone cold detective you expect out of her. Imagine an Elizabeth Maxwell kind of performance!
I would prefer Hispanic voice actresses to audition for this role!
- english
- Soft
- direct
- hispanic american
- female adult
- Cold
(Cold and direct) "Detective Renee Montoya of the GCPD. I just have a few questions, if you don't mind."
(Flipping through a book, slightly smiling) "Hmm... Tch, if only being a detective was this easy.. I'd have less gray hairs."
(Absolutely annoyed) "BULLOCK! How many times do I have to tell you to CLEAN UP THE DAMN DONUTS!?"
Harvey Bullock is a washed up, out of retirement detective. After decades of going up against Gotham's worst, Harvey is jaded, wounded, and overall, just miserable. Harvey is a man who has seen the worst of Gotham but, for some reason, was ripped out of retirement to serve once again. Despite everything, Harvey is an honest man and will not go over the line, and it is his tough exterior AND interior that makes him a valuable ally to Jim... despite his hatred for vigilantes.
Harvey should sound jaded, tired, and even broken. Give him that chainsmoking, always drinking kind of voice. Make it known that he does not take care of himself... Or you could also inspire it off of Hank from Detroit: Become Human!
- english
- depressed
- all american accents
- Cold
- tired
- male adult
(Waking up, confused and aggitated) "Dammit, Jim. It's too early for this bullshit."
(Annoyed, on the line of anger) "Every time something goes wrong, it's always that damned Bat-Man at the helm of it. None of you see that!?"
(Sarcasticly talking to Two-Face) "I gotta say, no matter which face I'm looking at.. You're just dead ugly."
Alfred, in this continuity, is a monster hunter that rescued Bruce and Waylon from Dracula's Castle, and took them both in and taught them everything they knew on how to fight. Alfred is your typical sophisticated gentleman with a stern yet fair look on life. He may not be a butler, but he does take pride in caring for what he sees as extended family.
Alfred should be that usual sophisticated self that Alfred normally is, if you can do a convincing British (or Scottish) accent while sounding like an older gentleman, then you'll fit right in! The best way to describe how I want your Alfred performance is this: be strong enough to be gentle.
- english
- wise
- aristocratic british
- british
- male adult
- warm
- male senior
- focused
- Gentle
- generic scottish
(Waking Bruce up, patient) "Bruce, it is the afternoon. Surely you don't expect me to allow you to stay here all day, hm?"
(Training Bruce, more serious and direct) "Quit using basic attacks. Use the unorthodox! Surprise your opponent! Like so!"
(Calm and happy) "I must say, it is good to share a cup of tea with you lot every now and then."
Leslie Thompkins was the apprentice of Thomas Wayne; after the death of her mentor and friend, Leslie became Gotham's most esteemed doctor, beloved by all of her patients and co-workers. Leslie is a hardworking and deeply caring woman who treats everyone before herself, even if it costs her great pain. She calls it a penance for, in her eyes, failing Thomas Wayne.
Leslie should have that motherly vibe to her character. Make her sound like the doctor that everyone would love to visit, but with that motherly vibe, that also means she needs to be very direct and sincere with her advice and her tone should situations get dicey.
I would prefer African American voice actresses for this role!
- english
- warm
- direct
- motherly
- all american accents
- comforting
- female adult
(Slightly joking, yet very focused) "With all the wounds I've patched up for you, you're lucky I do this for free."
(Stern) "No. I will not allow you to walk around after just having stitches! You need to rest. Now!"
(Deep rooted sadness, but hopeful) "I know I can never replace your father, and I don't want to. I suppose, like you, I want to continue his legacy. In my own way."
Lucius is a financial advisor and realtor that supplies Bruce and co. with properties to make into little hideouts or living quarters. He is a very by-the-books business man but does not bend the knee to corruption. Like Alfred, Lucius is a stickler for the rules and has a very dry sense of humor, on the outside he appears calm and uninterested, but deep down he is a man of class and poetry, almost. He's just as sophisticated as Alfred!
I would like Lucius to have an English accent, but if you can't, that works too! I would also prefer if African American VAs auditioned for the role!
- english
- calm
- all english accents
- soothing
- professional
- male adult
- all american accents
- Stern
(Completely professional and restpectful) "Now, Mr. Pennyworth, all that remains is the paperwork, then you and your apprentice can use this store for all of your needs."
(Suspicious and stern) "Mr. Malone, I cannot simply grant you this loan on a vague description. A loan is built on trust, and quite frankly: I get the sense that you don't trust me, so how can I trust you?"
(Reassuring, yet still professional) "Mr. Wayne. It's good to finally meet you. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. Whatever it is you need, give me a call... My services won't be free, however."
Jack Ryder is a sleazeball, washed up reporter for his solo radio broadcast which is in a heated rivalry with Vicki Vale's reports on the Gotham Gazette. Ryder swindles his way into any and every story, even if it means he has to do.. not-so-legal things to get certain dirt on a specific character, cop or mob boss alike. He's a generally unapproachable guy and he kind of revels in that, he kind of has a superiority complex to him but in reality, it's just him being, well... him.
Ryder should have that sleazy tone, definitely a little higher pitched. The kind of voice who'd probably backstab you at one point but be your most trusted ally the other.
- english
- male adult
- Grading
- all american accents
- high-pitched
- Sleazy
- Condenscending
(Dismissive and stand-offish) "Gentlemen, I really don't have time to risk my life for a simple story like this. Where's the sense of glory in it?"
(Sleazy, cocky, over his head) "Oh, I CAN get you the intel... But, my services ain't cheap. With the work I do to get it, I'm sure you'd understand?"
(Drunk and annoyed) "Tch... Vale. Dresses all fine like that because of her esteemed position... One day she will know what a real reporter is..."
Vicki Vale is a reporter for the Gotham Gazette and one of Gotham's finest... if not, THE finest. She is a bit of a daredevil where she will interfere with crime scenes and more to get the real details on a story, and while it could be annoying to some like Jim Gordon, Batman sees her as a worthy information dealer. Vicki is actually one of the supporters of Batman when he first comes onto the scene in Gotham, believing that while vigilantism isn't something to idolize or preach, with a city like Gotham, we'll need all the help we can get.
Vicki should be confident and daring, she knows her worth, her grounds, and isn't afraid to shut down advances that tell her "no." But she is sophisticated and respectful, of course. She's nothing like Jack Ryder. I would like her to have an English/British accent, if possible!
- english
- female adult
- british
- all english accents
- all american accents
- confident
- Assuring
- genuine
- Extroverted
(Relentless, determined) "Oh? So is that you denying that the Bat-Man is real? I hate to sound rude, Captain, but sightings of the Bat-Man have been circling around the papers, coincidentally enough, Gotham has seen a rise in swarms of bats! Do you honestly believe that there is no such thing as a 'Bat-Man'?"
(A little tense, definitely stern but confused, talking to the Joker) "You... want a.. rock tour...? To do what, exactly?"
(Relieved, then back to headstrong reporter mode) "Seems you saved my life again, Batman. Can't say I don't enjoy these little stings... Now! Tell me what you know, how are you involved with any of this?"
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