UNIVERSAL VISIONARIES: Episode 2 "Coalesce"
Project Overview
Universal Visionaries is a haunting analog horror anthology that delves into the jagged intersections of human tragedy and multiversal anomalies. Set against a backdrop of reality-bending “glitches,” the series explores how different planes of existence operate under
terrifyingly unique physical and biological laws.
In the episode "Coalesce" (which is this episode), it focuses on the "coalescence" of Judah Mallory, who finds himself physically integrated into the architecture of his home, turning his very anatomy into a living floor plan as the structure claims him.
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The catalyst for the horror, Judah's role is defined by extreme physical and vocal commitment. He must portray an "unfathomable" type of pain—the sensation of his biology merging with architecture—requiring an actor capable of delivering harrowing, "wet" screams of agony.
- english
- male adult
- idahoan
- american (midwest)
- male young adult
(High intensity, screaming) PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! IT'S SO PAINFUL! THE WALLS... AHHHH! THEY'RE— (Sound of wet tearing) —IT'S COLD! HELP ME!
(Frantic screams of help and agony)
A PCSO Dispatcher who is the first to hear the "biological threat" unfold; she must maintain a professional, steady tone while the horror on the other end of the line attempts to derail her composure.
- english
- female senior
- idahoan
- female adult
- american (midwest)
This is the Payette County Sheriff’s Office, where are you calling from?
Sir? Sir, are you okay? I need you to stay on the line and give me your address.
We have help moving your way, just keep talking to me.
An experienced PCSO Dispatcher who handles the second call with a sharp, procedural efficiency. She acts as the bridge between the civilian panic of Mrs. Wallenberg and the deployment of emergency units, requiring a voice that is both calming and commanding.
- english
- idahoan
- american (midwest)
- female senior
- female adult
2560 Highway 52 in Payette? Am I right, ma'am? Okay, stay on the line.
Officers are en route to your location. Use caution and do not approach the property.
A kind-hearted 1980s suburban neighbor who provides the "human" perspective of the tragedy. Her performance requires a transition from the frantic, high-pitched panic of a 911 witness to the hollow, quiet grief of someone whose reality has been fundamentally broken.
[since this is in the 'Actor' category, send in an audition tape and film yourself placed on the right side outside your home.]
- english
- all american accents
- american (midwest)
- female adult
- female senior
- idahoan
- general american
(Dabbing eyes, trembling) My husband and I... we were just fast asleep, you know? Then we heard Judah.
He was shouting for help, and it was... it was the most painful thing I’ve ever heard. His birthday was just around the corner and we- we were going to bake him a cake.
A grounded Payette County Lieutenant whose steady, authoritative exterior is shattered by the Mallory case. He serves as the audience's emotional anchor, requiring an actor who can portray a slow-burn descent from professional competence into a state of raw, primal vulnerability.
- english
- male adult
- idahoan
- american (midwest)
(Radio) 3-Paul-12, 10-4. Currently passing the tree line at the entrance to Jade's Abode, one minute out.
(Into recorder, shaky) I’ve seen my fair share of crime scenes, but seeing him just slowly sink into the stone like it was water? Gruesome...
Scrivener’s partner and the "eyes" of the investigation, Gadsby is a reactive officer who prioritizes immediate action over contemplation. He needs a voice that conveys high-stress urgency and a visceral, physical reaction to the "molecular fusion" he witnesses in the kitchen.
- english
- idahoan
- american (midwest)
- male adult
(Shaky) Scrivener. Look here...
(Urgently into radio) 3-Paul-12 to Dispatch! I need a 10-33 at this location! Start an ambulance Code 3 and notify the Coroner and the DA’s office. Now!
The lead FPCDA Medical Examiner, Sterling is a man of chillingly clinical detachment who treats biological nightmares as routine paperwork. He requires a precise, rhythmic delivery that suggests he has seen a thousand "Coalescing" events and has long since traded empathy for scientific observation.
- english
- idahoan
- general american
- male adult
- american (midwest)
- all american accents
(Clinical, monotone) Time is 07:30 hours. Initial observation shows catastrophic trauma; the limb was essentially ripped from the torso.
Centered in this void is a metallic pipe, deeply impaled. We are categorizing this as a Grade-4 Coalescing incident.
A Forensic Pathologist who assists Dr. Sterling; he is less detached than his superior, showing flashes of morbid curiosity and professional unease. He serves as the "observational" voice that highlights the specific, unnatural details of the victim's degradation.
- afrikaans
- idahoan
- hispanic american
- male adult
- hispanic
Note the discoloration around the entry point, Doctor. It doesn't look like standard bruising. I’m seeing evidence of cellular knitting at the edges of the bites
A classic 1980s local news anchor who delivers horrific details with a polished, "theatrical" gravity. This role requires the ability to switch instantly from reporting "Biological Brutality" to a lighthearted teaser about microwave ovens.
[since this is in the 'Actor' category, send in an audition tape and film yourself, background must be green or whatever you have.]
- english
- general american
- female senior
- idahoan
- male adult
- female adult
- male senior
- american (midwest)
Good evening. Our top story tonight: a quiet neighborhood is reeling after a local man met a fate that defies medical logic and—quite frankly—human decency.
Coming up next: Is your new microwave oven secretly watching you? The answer might surprise you.
A field reporter standing in the cold wind outside a crime scene, delivering his lines with a "hard-hitting" journalistic edge. He carries the "Cronenberg" energy of the story, acting as the narrator for the public's horrified fascination with the Mallory residence.
[since this is in the 'Actor' category, send in an audition tape and film yourself with green background or any other color.]
- english
- male adult
- idahoan
- male senior
- american (midwest)
- general american
Thanks, Jack/Jane. I’m standing outside the Mallory residence where the yellow tape is still fluttering.
Officers have described a nightmare straight out of a Cronenberg flick. For now, the home remains sealed as the CDC investigates this 'Biological Brutality.'
The Dispatcher on duty during the 1988 incident who encounters a situation his training never prepared him for. He needs to project a sense of confusion and burgeoning disbelief as he realizes a fellow officer is "sinking" into a floor.
- english
- idahoan
- american (midwest)
- male adult
Payette County Sheriff’s Office, what is the nature of your emergency? Excuse me... Scrivener? Is that you?
What do you mean you're sinking? Okay... okay... three units are close to your location. Please stay with us!
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