RWBY: REMNANTS Casting Wave 2 [JNPR, Penny, also recruiting co-writer]
Naomi Domoto VA for Pyrrha Nikos [Greek/Mediterranean]
NOTE: Please state your character's full name in your acted voice at the start of your audition, as if you are introducing yourself as the character. This helps a lot more than you may think in the casting process!
Reference Images: [1 Redesign] - [2 Redesign] - [3 Official]
Description: Pyrrha Nikos [pee-rah nee-koss] hails from a society of hardened warriors. An athletic person and high achiever, her strong stature and impressive combat skill is contrasted by a very friendly, polite personality. She can be firm when she needs to, but usually tries to get along with everyone. Coming from a warrior's upbringing, she enrolls into Beacon Academy with a childlike wonder, curious about all the things she couldn't do back home, like going out with friends, cafe-hopping and watching movies.
Pyrrha is based on the Greek hero Achilles, an unparalleled warrior known for their skill in combat.
Voice: Pyrrha has a mid-range, mature-sounding voice. Her voice is gentle and polite, but not too softspoken; confident and firm, but not overbearing. She needs to be versatile enough to act in scenes requiring intense emotion, strength of delivery, and even the occasional comedic scene, as well as more intimate, softer scenes.
Pyrrha is intended to have a Greek or Mediterranean accent, coming from a place modeled after ancient Greek culture and legends, such as Spartans and the Amazons. A Spanish accent is also acceptable, as I heard that both accents sound similar when speaking English.
[polite, friendly, enthusiastic]
"Oh! You must be Weiss Schnee [w-ice sh-nee]. It is so good to meet a fellow sister of battle. So exciting, as well!"
[accidentally spills something on Weiss. Her tone becomes embarrassed and very apologetic.]
"Oh! I'm so sorry! I'll... I'll wipe it off right away! How did that happen? Aha... hahaha..."
[comforting and encouraging Jaune Arc: her teammate and leader.]
"Jaune, that's not true... I've heard many tales of the Arcs during the Endless Night. The many that died to save Vale... rest assured, my people never forget those fallen in battle, no matter who they are... or where they come from. And even as you breathe and live this very moment... I hold you in my heart -- a hero."
[meditating, as if reciting a holy prayer or an oath. Speaking with a firm and resolute, but serene voice]
"By our swords do we rend our flesh, By our shields do we break our bones; By fire, take my soul to war; By blood, carve my death in stone.
[she begins raising her voice, as if channeling an attack or rallying to war]
"The wind takes my name far; Further than men can hear; Further than death can erase... Purge with fire and stir with frost; Birth in my hand, the path I chase..."
[the final line, said with the most conviction and force.]
"Birth to my people, the world we lost!"
Great audition! Thank you.