Worthy of Protection [Sims 2 VO Series]
Project Overview
This Casting Call will be end on July 1st, please disregard the length on the actual call. At the current point I'm not exactly sure if I will need to extend this date, this is just a soft goal for when I'd like to have everyone cast.
This will be a long-term project. In short what I mean is that while I have not completely finished all of the first season's episodes, there are currently 7 completed episodes ready for voice acting. Since it will be long-term--hopefully more than one season, even--I would appreciate if you would decide whether you will be open to voice acting for this project for months at a time into the future. In all I'm hoping for at least 15 episodes per season, so keep this in mind.
Each script length is 20+ pages. In case you're concerned about the workload most of the lead characters are in 90% of the episodes, and each episode has a "star" as of sorts. That lead character(s) can have over 60 lines to read in that one episode.
Voice actors will be given 4 weeks to get in lines. This deadline will have grace period of a week for people to get in contact and let me know if they can continue working on the character before I will start finding a new VA.. If you have problems getting them done in that time I'll happily give you as much time as you need, just gotta let me know :).
Live recordings will only be done if all VAs present in the scene are comfortable with it and would like to participate or feel it would help them. As someone who doesn't mind either recording alone or in a group when I VA I want to leave everyone with some room to breathe on this. I know that it can create problems trying to get 6 people into one chat to record things, so if it's not something you feel comfortable doing, or simply don't have the time to do it, then we do not have to have a live session. Although, if someone does want a recording partner and another VA from the scene has opted out I'll run the lines with any of you for the missing characters.
The characters here are all over 18 years old, there will be cursing/kissing'/sexual situations/drug usage/drinking/conversations about sexuality in this series. I want you all to be aware of this kind of content just in case you're opposed, but at the same time I would NEVER have a VA act out anything that they are uncomfortable with (kissing/sexual situations/etc, that will never be asked of you). If you are uncomfortable with play a character that does any of this then I would suggest you not audition because each of these characters will more than likely partake in at least two of these things.
Some of these characters are LGBTQ+. I thought I would mention this again. If you have any qualms with playing a trans/gay/lesbian/pan or asexual character then you should honestly skip over this. They are in this cast, they will be throughout the series, and I only hope to add more diversity in as more characters are added.
More characters will be added as the Casting Call is up. Whenever this happens I will post and update with who's new so that anyone who's interested can be alerted. Most of these characters will be supporting or minor, but there are a few that are planned for later on who will be Leads as well. So if you're interested in more opportunities then there are definite possibilities.
Please have a decent quality mic. I would prefer not having to mess with audio too much in order to make the episodes listenable to. You can usually tell when things have been heavily edited so please reduce background noise, echo, clicks, buzzing, all things of that sort. That said, I will be willing to work with mics if they're not to egregious.
EMOTION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. Don't worry about whether you can nail an accent or if you feel like you're being too loud, that can all be worked on. I'm willing to coach people on the kinds of accents I want or even forget accents all together if the emotion and inflection is dead on. So give it your all! Don't hold back!
Please have Discord or be willing to share your email account with me in order for easy communication. I do also have Skype but I am, quite literally, never on it, so it's best for it to either be Discord and/or Email if possible. If the only option for you that's used actively is Skype then I will work with you on that one.
Multiple takes are allowed. Do it as many times as you'd like, but please keep all your lines (0-2) for a take in one upload.
Please do not add voice effects to your audition. I want to hear your voice, other than a bit of cleaning up with noise reduction or things like that, don't have any effects please.
Keep in mind that characters with accents marked as "Any" literally can have any accent! Any accent that I would like a specific accent is written below their "Voice" information, but this kind of accent is not necessary for the character. So go for it!
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[calm] Tomorrow morning [beat] [panicked] OH GOD, TOMORROW MORNING! WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? WHAT ARE WE GOING TO TAKE! TALIAH, COME HERE HELP ME PACK! Wait, NO DON’T GET UP STAY THERE I’LL DO IT ALL DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT!
[honest, heartfelt, without thinking] Nothing really helps that feeling. It never seems to go away, does it? But distractions are everything. If you’re distracted from the pain...from the emptiness, then I think it makes it better.
[scoffs] Am I hungry? Ha! I’m always hungry! I’ll eat when I’m not hungry! I’ll devour the world!!
[agitated] There is no “possibility”, Aki! And why should we just uproot our lives again for these people?! Anyways, where was Nova in our time of need, huh?! No! [she takes a breath and calms herself] We are safe here. We should not do what that woman wants. Who cares about what the job is. What could she possibly need from us?
[sighs, relenting] Fine...you know I can get up and do things on my own, you don’t have to try and pamper me just because I’ve got some issues.
[panting, struggling to speak] Oh….oh god, whew….that was...that was something. I don’t know why...I ever...expect to just go out for coffee….when I’m with you. Is this some kind of….intervention for me….to exercise? Because as the elder of the household….disagree!
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[concerned] Why in the world would you ever think a thing like that, Xavier? We’re always going to be supportive of you, sweetie. No matter what it is.
[excited, speaking quickly] Apparently, Melissa knows a guy and he owed her a favor so she got me almost a year’s supply of the stuff for relatively cheap! [giddily, squeals] I’m so glad it turned out okay! I’ll get right on your to-go cup, too!
[urgent] Oh no no no no. He and I? HA! We are not a couple. We are the opposite of a couple. Well...I’m pretty sure the exact opposite of a couple are sworn enemies--we’re not quite that far gone--but we’re just friends. [curiously] Why? Do we act like a couple?
If you can't get the southern accent completely right, don't worry about it. I'm totally open to coaching whoever gets the role if they're not feeling confident with it :) the most important thing to me--as mentioned in the about above--is emotion and delivery. Again, I'm open to different interpretations of her so if you'd like to give her a different kind of accent then try it out
Don’t you dare start that lying around me, I don’t want to be anywhere in the vicinity when the good lord strikes you with lightning for such a heavy falsity.
[fake offended] Hey now, it ain’t my fault that I’m very convincing with my words, not to mention that those girls were not completely attentive to what I was saying. I always make it very clear that you may or may not be interested in them, but they’re always so wrapped up in thinking you wanna do the dirty do-little with them that they don’t listen. That ain’t completely my own doing.
Oh! Speaking of juice, what kind of juice do you want? [she retrieves her purse] I brought some oranges and apples. Of course I can’t go anywhere without my sweet tea bags, so you know I’ve got some of that. Oh! That’s where I left my hot sauce. Good Lord I can be so scatterbrained at times.
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Wu can have any accent. I would love for her to have an accent that calls back to her Chinese heritage (Mandarin accent) but don't worry about it if you have any other kind of accent.
This character has a very real chance of becoming Lead at some point in the series. Just keep it in mind.
[sarcastic, deadpan] Oh do you really think so, I’m so glad someone noticed.
I’ve figured something out over the years of counselling you. You’re not very receptive. ... [chuckles] Not to be mean, but you’re just not one who takes well to being beaten over the head with a baseball bat...if you understand my meaning.
[slightly playful] I’m not surprised. What I mean is that you are very focused, but just because you are concentrating doesn’t mean you’re centered on what everyone else wants you to be. No matter what, I do nothing that I say would ever break that eye you have for...whatever it is you’re interested, [mutters playfully] if you ask me I haven’t seen any hidden talents.
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Nova can have any accent. But I would love to heard some kind of African interpretation if anyone thinks they can pull it off. If not, that is also fine.
[understanding] I cannot blame you for being so surprised. It was something I was trying hard to fight against with him. In the end I failed. And with his new found freedom he has forgotten where he’s come from--or better yet, what I have taught him. I need you to keep him on the right track. The boy worries me. You understand the stakes, I hope?
[laughs warmly] I see you worry just as much as you did even all those years ago. Everything has been set up. If you wish to bring your sister then you may, I will not stop you. Tuition has been talked out between myself and the Dean. You are a special exception to the rules due to me. I will have to ask you not to get into too much trouble that I won’t be able to solve.
[sighs, sad] I suppose not. But...it’s been so long, has it not? I’m getting old, you know. One day I will die. Do I really want to die carrying a grudge to a place where I will never be able to forgive that person? In a state where I will never be able to let go of it all?
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[serious] I’ll think of something...I promise. [jovial] It may not be modelling naked, but...I’ll come up with something to help out and don’t worry about paying me back.
[flattering] Oh, Dr. Wu! Wow, it’s great to see you again! Did you do something new with your hair, you’re looking younger and younger every time I see you!
[irritated] Because I have to be! This is what I wanted, right? I always wanted to go to college. I wanted to get a degree. I don’t care what it’s in, all I want is that paper to show people I did it! [softer] That I could always do it.
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You know, Jasper, I’m usually the person who backs you up during these times and tries to be a good friend to you but I’m going to have to disagree completely with that statement right there.
[professional] Well...if it is a sprain it’s not a bad one. I’d say you should keep a splint on it for at least two weeks and for the next day or two try to stay off of it as much as possible. Take some kind of NSAID like ibuprofen for the swelling and that should help it go down quickly.
[sniffling, holding back tears] You...You’re all too sweet. Really. I wish I could put into words how hearing all of that makes me feel, but I don’t think I really can. [chuckles] If this is really what you want to do Xavier then you can count me in. If...If I can help, then I will. Thank you.
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My brother, a deaf cat could do better. I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t be that hard. How about you stick to the instruments you know. [as if reading from a letter] With lots of love, and bleeding ears, Teo.
[sarcastic, irritated] Sounds like a great idea. Then they can disappear on me too. [serious] Besides, I know she’s going to come back. I know it. So whether or not you agree, I’m going to keep waiting for her just as I have since she left.
Life, mostly. Watching life happen to others. Seeing how screwed over some people get while at the same time dickheads get all the accolades for nothing just because they’re good at kissing some ass.
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You boys just haven’t had love at first sight, that’s what wrong with you all. [dreamy] Once you have that moment with a girl and you get absorbed by her eyes and you want to know her soul, then you can come talk about me and Melissa’s relationship.
Well, if I’m supposed to stay away from such heavenly things--like ice cream--then I’m ready to be sentenced to farting Hell, and I’ll drag each and everyone of you down there with me.
[mature] I think that you’re supposed to feel your emotions for her, no matter what they are. If you’re upset that she’s left, then be that. If you’re glad she’s back, then show that. If you’re [clears throat, said quickly] completely and totally head over heels in love with her [speaks normally again], then let her and yourself know. Why hide it? You’re not helping anyone by doing that.