Worm Full-Cast Production - Arc 2: Insinuation
BigBVoodoo for Brian Laborn / Grue
We are looking for an African-American actor for this role. Brian is a tall and athletic man. At the beginning of the story he is 17 years old, although he sounds older; confident and self-assured. At the end of the story he is 20 years old, more emotionally muted and less confident as a result of the traumas he's undergone.
In costume as Grue he acts more serious, but not much more so; his costume is intended to seem intimidating. His voice is effected by the use of his power, but that is an effect we will apply in post - attempts to emulate it or to apply an effect yourself are not necessary.
This role is a continuation of the casting from Arc 1, to garner a wider pool of auditions, and may close early if needed. Those who auditioned in Arc 1 are advised to seek voice feedback and apply again.
[In costume, as Grue; spoken matter-of-factly. Don't include narration.]
“Lee’s no slouch in a fight, but there’s a reason he’s not leader of the ABB. He got spooked without his boss there and ran. I guess you’re responsible for that?” Skull-mask waited for a response from me. When I didn’t offer one, he ventured towards the edge of the roof and looked down, then spoke without turning to look at me, “Lung is getting creamed. The fuck you do to him?” (1.5)
[Out of costume, as Brian. Worn down, but likely the angriest we've seen him be.]
"You say you're not manipulative, that your undercover operation was pure in motive, but you are. You throw yourself into these situations solo, or you join in on whatever fucked up plan the others come up with, and you do it because it makes you useful, because you know we'd struggle without you, you're making us dependent on you."
“What’s not fair is that I’m the one who’s tried to keep things sensible, to keep this group sane, and when push comes to shove, when I go with the majority because things won’t go smoothly if I don’t, I’m the one who gets captured and tortured. Your plan!” (13.10)
[Out of costume, as Brian, shortly after previous lines. Guilty, at his most vulnerable. Don't include narration.]
“I’ve never really said anything like this to anyone,” he said. “But I’m scared. I’m more powerful now, but I feel more insecure than ever.”
“I’m sorry,” he said. “I’m on edge. I’m spooked. I can’t calm down. I shouldn’t have said what I did.”
“They had Aisha. So much of what I’ve done, I’ve done because I wanted to support her. Make up for the fact that I wasn’t there when she needed it, before. Only we’re putting her in more danger, and she doesn’t respect me enough to let me keep her out of danger.” (13.10)
