Watchmen: Visual Novel - Chapter IX - The Darkness of Mere Being
Project Overview
"Never compromise. Not even in the face of Armageddon."
"Watchmen" (1986-1987) by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons is one of the greatest and most seminal graphic novels of all time - and adapting the story into a visual novel has been a process in the making for the past four years.
The first half (Chapter I-VI) has already been adapted by me and my fellow voice actors - and the time has come for us to finally wrap this adaptation up with the second and final half of the story, that somehow becomes more relevant and timeless as times go on.
This project of ours features talented voice actors across the board, an original soundtrack and a clear, distinctive vision for what Alan Moore's penned words and Dave Gibbons illustrations should feel like.
Our goal, and mine as a director, is to make this project the most authentic and true adaptation of "Watchmen" possible - made by fans for fans, around the globe.
We are currently casting the second half (Chapter VII-XII) and we're looking for all sorts of voice talents that can help us bring this authentic and true vision of "Watchmen" come to life.
Backstory and plot of "Watchmen";
"Watchmen" is a comic book limited series by the British creative team of writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. It was published monthly by DC Comics in 1986 and 1987 before being collected in a single-volume edition in 1987. Watchmen originated from a story proposal Moore submitted to DC featuring superhero characters that the company had acquired from Charlton Comics. As Moore's proposed story would have left many of the characters unusable for future stories, managing editor Dick Giordano convinced Moore to create original characters instead.
Moore used the story as a means of reflecting contemporary anxieties, deconstructing and satirizing the superhero concept and making political commentary. Watchmen depicts an alternate history in which superheroes emerged in the 1940s and 1960s and their presence changed history so that the United States won the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal was never exposed. In 1985, the country is edging toward World War III with the Soviet Union, freelance costumed vigilantes have been outlawed and most former superheroes are in retirement or working for the government.
The story focuses on the protagonists' personal development and moral struggles as an investigation into the murder of a government-sponsored superhero pulls them out of retirement.
Audition now and have the chance to be involved in a highly ambitious project that, hopefully, will stand the test of time as one of the better adaptations of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' masterpiece.
Down below you'll find "Watchmen: Part I", the first adapted half of the story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iZ6aJtQQgA&ab_channel=Duncaani
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(Forthright, stubborn, commanding tone of voice)
The stepfather of Laurie Juspezcyk, whom Laurie herself has had a complicated relationship with. Laurence has always suspected that Laurie isn't his biological child, and has been dismissive of her during her entire upbringing.
*One appearance*
- male adult
(During a furious argument with his wife Sally) GOD, YOU KNOW, REALLY, YOU NEED ANALYSIS, I’M SERIOUS … OH, THAT’S CHEAP. EVEN FOR YOU, THAT IS CHEAP. WELL, C’MON, LET’S HEAR THE REST …
(During a furious argument with his wife Sally) STOP THAT! OH SPARE ME … IT ALSO MEANS A BROKEN MARRIAGE; AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE FOR OUR CHILD …
(Discovering young Laurie Juspeczyk is overhearing the argument) LAUREL JANE? WHAT ARE YOU DOING DOWN HERE? WHAT …
(Fragile, insecure, almost book-wormy and nerdy tone of voice)
A former Minutemen, involved in the early days of crimefighting, and a champion for the updated vigilante team Crimebusters, which didn't really work out in the way he anticipated. Instead, most of the heroes fought crime in their own means separated, using different methods and approaches. In his active days he was known as Captain Metropolis.
*One appearance*
- male adult
SHOULDN’T HAVE TO ASK, HOL … WE’RE AN INSPIRATION … THAT NEW BOY IN THE PAPERS … FEEL PROUD?
(Laughs at joke from Sally, former Minutemen herself) AHEH. SALLY, REALLY … UH … RIGHT. UH, WELL, LISTEN SALLY, I’D BETTER GO CHECK OUTSIDE. HE SHOULD ARRIVE SOON, AND I PROMISED I’D MEET HIM …
(Shouts to the entire Minutemen reunion) HEY EVERYBODY! LOOK WHO MADE THE REUNION AFTER ALL!
(Quiet, shaky, insecure tone of voice)
A former Minutemen, then called Mothman in his active days as a vigilante. His fighting days ended abruptly when he was enrolled into an insane asylum in Maine.
*One appearance*
- male adult
MY FRIENDS. ALL MY FRIENDS. WHAT TIME IS IT?
ARE … ARE MY RELATIVES HERE?
I - I’M JUST SORRY. I’M SORRY ... FOR US ALL …
(Over-classy, formal tone of voice)
A well dressed banquet guest that's having a chat with Edward Blake/The Comedian while drinking and smoking a cigar.
*One appearance*
- male adult
SEE THOSE POST REPORTERS THEY FOUND IN THAT GARAGE? WOODWARD AND WHAT’S HIS NAME? JEWISH NAME …
(Laughs about a provocative joke) THAT’S GOOD! DICK’LL LOVE THAT. Y’KNOW, ED, YOU’RE OKAY. SOMEBODY A GUY CAN RELAX WITH … NOT GIVING EVERYBODY THE CREEPS LIKE GODDAMN MR. SPOCK OVER THERE …
(Over-classy, formal tone of voice)A well dressed banquet guest that's having a chat with Edward Blake/The Comedian while drinking and smoking a cigar.
*One appearance*
- male adult
BERNSTEIN. YEAH, I UNDERSTAND THE UNDERGROUND PAPERS ARE ALREADY YELLING CONSPIRACY …
UH, MISS JUSPECZYK …
(Over-classy, formal tone of voice)A well dressed banquet guest that's having a chat with Edward Blake/The Comedian while drinking and smoking a cigar.
*One appearance*
- male adult
(Playful tone) WELL, EDDIE? ANY OPINIONS?
(Forced, slightly awkard) MISS JUSPECZYK. GOOD TO SEE YOU.
(Frustrrated whispering) JESUS, SOMEBODY GET HER BOYFRIEND …
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