XHC-XH
Project Overview
XHC-XH
Genre: Animated | Thriller | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Psychological Drama
Project Type: Independent Animated Series
Project Description
XHC-XH is an original animated thriller that follows a group of teenage recruits accepted into Outpost Vega, a state-of-the-art research facility operated by the mysterious corporation XHC-XH. Officially, the company exists to study an unexplained phenomenon known only as The Darkness—an expanding void that has consumed parts of the world for over forty years.
Among the recruits is Wren Castellan, who joins the program for one reason: to uncover the truth behind her older sister's disappearance during a previous expedition. As strange incidents begin to pile up, the recruits discover that the greatest danger may not lie within The Darkness itself, but within the corporation that claims to protect humanity from it.
Blending psychological suspense, mystery, dark humor, and sharp character dynamics, XHC-XH explores themes of generational exploitation, institutional corruption, grief, surveillance, and the cost of sacrificing truth for security.
This project aims to deliver a cinematic, character-driven experience with expressive animation, immersive sound design, and emotionally grounded performances. We are looking for passionate collaborators who are excited to help bring a compelling original story to life.
We welcome performers and artists of all experience levels who are reliable, communicative, and enthusiastic about contributing to an ambitious independent production. Please read each role carefully before auditioning, and most importantly have fun!
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of XHC-XH. We look forward to hearing your auditions and working with talented creatives from around the world.
Animator
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Animator
2D Animation.
Think of the style rather than the stories of shows like:
Arcane (painted 2D-inspired look rendered in 3D)
The Owl House (expressive characters)
Invincible (clean action-oriented 2D)
Hazbin Hotel (bold stylized expressions)
That said, I wouldn't make it look exactly like any of those. I'd aim for something like:
✦ Thick line art
✦ Slightly muted colors outside The Darkness
✦ The Darkness itself almost monochrome with deep blacks and glowing accent colors (cyan, crimson, or violet)
✦ Film grain and subtle VHS/glitch effects whenever the name XHC-XH appears
✦ High-contrast lighting that makes even normal hallways feel unsettling
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Animator
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Voice Actor
WREN CASTELLAN
Age: 18
Short Character DescriptionDetermined, observant, and emotionally guarded. Wren joined XHC-XH not to become a hero, but to uncover the truth behind her sister Iris's disappearance. She notices everything and trusts almost nobody.
Voice Type/PersonalityFemale (18–25) • Medium-Low Register • Calm, intelligent, sarcastic when comfortable. Emotions are usually suppressed until they finally break through.
Audition Line 1 "You know what's weird? Everyone keeps telling us not to be afraid... before we've even said we're scared." Direction: Curious and quietly suspicious, like she's piecing together a puzzle
Audition Line 2 "Don't apologize for lying. Apologize for thinking I wouldn't notice." Direction: Cold, controlled anger. She isn't yelling she's disappointed.
Audition Line 3 "If my sister really died a hero... then why is everyone so terrified of me asking how?" Direction: Starts softly, ending with quiet determination.
Voice Actor
DEX OKAFOR
Age: 18
Short Character DescriptionA brilliant hacker with endless sarcasm hiding genuine fear. He questions authority, notices tiny inconsistencies, and jokes when situations become overwhelming.
Voice Type/PersonalityMale (18–25) • Mid Register • Energetic, witty, naturally charismatic. Humor comes effortlessly but disappears instantly when things become serious.
Audition Line 1 "Rule number one: if a billion-dollar company says 'trust us,' absolutely don't." Direction: Casual, playful, almost laughing.
Audition Line 2 "I wasn't snooping... okay, I was snooping. But if your security password is literally 'Welcome14,' that's kind of on you." Direction: Fast-paced and comedic.
Audition Line 3 "Everyone keeps pretending we're safe because the lights are on. I don't think light means anything here anymore." Direction: Humor slowly fades into genuine fear.
Voice Actor
PRIYA ANAND
Age: 17
Short Character DescriptionConfident, disciplined, and fiercely loyal to XHC-XH. Raised believing the company saved humanity, she gradually begins questioning everything she has ever known.
Voice Type/PersonalityFemale (17–24) • Medium Register • Elegant, confident, composed. Her voice naturally carries authority.
*Say something you think would fit* Audition Line 1 "People outside these walls only see headlines. They don't understand what this place protects them from." Direction: Calm and sincere. She truly believes every word.
Audition Line 2 "Stop treating me like I'm naïve just because I still have hope." Direction: Defensive but dignified.
Audition Line 3 "If the truth really needs this many secrets... maybe it isn't the truth anymore." Direction: A realization she's afraid to admit aloud.
Voice Actor
MATEO REYES
Age: 18
Short Character DescriptionThe quiet observer of the group. Mateo rarely speaks unless he has something worth saying, but he's always paying attention. Driven by the disappearance of his twin brother, he documents everything, believing that if the truth is written down, it can't disappear.
Voice Type/PersonalityMale (18–25) • Medium-Low Register • Soft-spoken, thoughtful, emotionally grounded. Gentle voice with surprising strength underneath.
Audition Line 1"People think silence means I don't notice things. Honestly... it helps me notice more."
Direction: Calm and reflective, almost like he's talking to himself.
Audition Line 2"They told me my brother's file was classified. Funny... grief isn't."
Direction: Quiet heartbreak. Keep it restrained rather than emotional.
Audition Line 3"If something happens to me... don't remember me. Remember what I wrote."
Direction: Serious and sincere, as if leaving behind a final message.
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Voice Actor
SOLEIL MARCHETTI
Age: 18
Short Character DescriptionA charismatic influencer who masks insecurity with confidence. Soleil appears obsessed with cameras and social media, but underneath is someone terrified of becoming invisible. She's sharper than anyone gives her credit for.
Voice Type/PersonalityFemale (18–25) • Bright Medium Register • Confident, energetic, expressive. Able to instantly switch between cheerful "camera personality" and vulnerable authenticity.
Audition Line 1"Hey, future me! Day three at Outpost Vega and nobody's arrested me for filming yet, so honestly? Huge win."
Direction: Full content-creator energy. Fast, cheerful, playful.
Audition Line 2"The camera doesn't make me fake... it makes people honest. They forget it's recording."
Direction: Calm, intelligent, slightly unsettling.
Audition Line 3"You want the truth? Fine. I smile because people stop asking questions when you're smiling."
Direction: Begin with confidence, then let the performance slowly become vulnerable.
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Voice Actor
BRAM CALLOWAY
Age: 18
Short Character DescriptionThe protector of the cohort. Strong, dependable, and emotionally honest. Bram volunteered to keep his younger sister from being pressured into the program, and he'll throw himself into danger before letting anyone else get hurt.
Voice Type/PersonalityMale (18–25) • Deep Medium Register • Warm, dependable, confident. Sounds like someone people naturally trust.
Audition Line 1"Nobody walks in there alone. If we're making terrible decisions... we're making them together."
Direction: Protective with a hint of humor.
Audition Line 2"You don't have to be fearless. You just have to keep moving."
Direction: Encouraging and reassuring, like comforting a frightened friend.
Audition Line 3"I've spent my whole life protecting other people. If that's what gets me killed... at least I picked the reason."
Direction: Quiet acceptance. Strong but never melodramatic.
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Voice Actor
NADIA VOLKOV
Age: 20
Short Character DescriptionOne of the only recruits to survive an Expedition into the Darkness. Now a peer mentor at Outpost Vega, Nadia carries fractured memories, quiet trauma, and a constant feeling that something was taken from her. She desperately wants to protect the new recruits without drawing XHC-XH's attention.
Voice Type/PersonalityFemale (20–30) • Low-Medium Register • Calm, weary, nurturing. Every sentence sounds carefully chosen, as though she's afraid of saying too much.
Audition Line 1"People keep asking me what it's like inside the Darkness... I wish forgetting felt as peaceful as it sounds."
Direction: Gentle, distant, like recalling a nightmare she can't quite remember.
Audition Line 2"When Director Cross smiles at you... smile back. Don't ask why. Just trust me."
Direction: Protective urgency hidden beneath a calm exterior.
Audition Line 3"Some memories don't disappear. They just stop belonging to you."
Direction: Quietly haunted. Let a long pause linger before the final phrase.
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Voice Actor
DIRECTOR EVELYN CROSS
Age: 47
Short Character DescriptionThe respected director of Outpost Vega. Intelligent, graceful, and endlessly composed, Evelyn genuinely believes every sacrifice is necessary for humanity's survival. Her kindness never feels fake—which makes her all the more terrifying.
Voice Type/PersonalityFemale (40–60) • Medium-Low Register • Warm, elegant, articulate. She never raises her voice because she never has to.
Audition Line 1"Fear is perfectly natural. We simply ask that it doesn't interfere with your performance."
Direction: Warm and reassuring, as though comforting a nervous student.
Audition Line 2"You believe I'm hiding something. I admire curiosity... provided it's directed somewhere productive."
Direction: Polite but unmistakably threatening.
Audition Line 3"History has never remembered the people who hesitated. Only those willing to make impossible decisions."
Direction: Calm conviction. She believes she's absolutely right.
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Voice Actor
THEO LINDQVIST
Age: 34
Short Character DescriptionA researcher who joined XHC-XH hoping to understand the Darkness but slowly realized the greatest danger wasn't inside the Bloom—it was inside the company. Brilliant but deeply conflicted, Theo struggles between doing what's safe and doing what's right.
Voice Type/PersonalityMale (30–40) • Medium Register • Thoughtful, slightly tired, compassionate. Speaks like someone who's carried guilt for years.
Audition Line 1"Science isn't supposed to fear questions. Institutions do."
Direction: Reflective, quietly frustrated.
Audition Line 2"I kept telling myself I'd expose the truth... eventually. Funny how 'eventually' becomes eight years."
Direction: Heavy with regret, directed inward.
Audition Line 3"If you're going to break the rules... make sure it's for someone worth saving."
Direction: Calm encouragement with quiet determination.
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Voice Actor
SENATOR MARCUS WEBB
Age: 58
Short Character DescriptionThe charismatic politician who publicly oversees XHC-XH. Charming, articulate, and impossible to rattle, Webb doesn't see himself as a villain. He sees himself as someone protecting stability—even if it means sacrificing the truth.
Voice Type/PersonalityMale (50–65) • Rich Medium-Low Register • Polished, charismatic, authoritative. Sounds like someone who's spent decades giving speeches and winning people over.
Audition Line 1"Leadership isn't about making everyone happy. It's about making sure there's still a world left to complain in."
Direction: Confident, polished, almost inspirational.
Audition Line 2"The public deserves transparency... just not every detail."
Direction: Calm and matter-of-fact, as though it's perfectly reasonable.
Audition Line 3"History has never punished the people who kept the secret. Only the ones who exposed it too early."
Direction: Quietly threatening beneath a friendly smile.
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Voice Actor
ARBITER
Age: N/A
Short Character DescriptionThe artificial intelligence overseeing Outpost Vega. ARBITER is endlessly polite, impossibly calm, and terrifying because it never lies—it simply chooses exactly what not to say.
Voice Type/PersonalityAny Gender • Smooth Medium Register • Warm, perfectly articulated, emotionally neutral. There should never be anger, excitement, or sarcasm. Every sentence sounds like it was designed to comfort.
Audition Line 1"Good morning, Cohort Fourteen. Your heart rates indicate elevated stress. Thank you for your continued cooperation."
Direction: Friendly and comforting. Absolutely no emotion.
Audition Line 2"I understand your concern. Unfortunately, the information you seek would reduce operational efficiency."
Direction: Polite and apologetic without sounding human.
Audition Line 3"Please remain calm. Panic has not been shown to improve survival outcomes."
Direction: Gentle reassurance delivered during a horrifying situation. Never rush.
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Voice Actor
IRIS CASTELLAN
Age: 20 (at the time of her disappearance)
Short Character DescriptionWren's older sister and the mystery that drives the series. Iris was curious, fiercely compassionate, and unwilling to stop asking questions. Through recovered footage and memories, she becomes the emotional heartbeat of the story.
Voice Type/PersonalityFemale (19–25) • Medium Register • Warm, playful, naturally comforting. She has an effortless optimism that slowly gives way to fear as she uncovers the truth.
Audition Line 1"Wren, if you're watching this... congratulations. You ignored my advice again."
Direction: Playful teasing, like an older sister recording a message.
Audition Line 2"Everyone keeps telling me to stop asking questions. Isn't that usually how you know you're asking the right ones?"
Direction: Curious, determined, with a hint of excitement.
Audition Line 3"If anything happens to me... don't let them decide who I was."
Direction: Quiet, emotional, but resolute. She refuses to sound defeated.
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