RWBY: REMNANTS Casting Wave 2 [JNPR, Penny, also recruiting co-writer]
Derp1ngt0n for Lie Ren [Chinese - Native or SEAsian]
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Reference Images: [1 Redesign] - [2 Official] - [3 Official]
Description: Lian Lie Ren [lee-an lee ren] hails from the Kingdom of Mistral. He is childhood friends with Nora Valkyrie from Atlas. Runaways from opposite ends of the world with noone to rely on, they became best friends and promised to protect each other and went to Vale together, where they would enroll into Beacon Academy.
Nicknamed Ren, he is a constantly stoic, reserved person - blunt and forward with his words, never shying from voicing his opinion when he feels it is necessary. He is considered a "low-energy" person, preferring not to do things beyond the necessity, but is often forced into catching up with his hyper friend Nora, leaving him tired and exasperated at Nora's antics. Despite this, he can never say he hates taking care of her, no matter how much she gets into trouble. He enjoys relaxing activities like cooking and taking long showers.
Ren is loosely based on the Chinese folk hero, Hua Mulan.
Voice: For Ren, I am looking for a clear but subtle Chinese accent. This can be native Chinese, but if possible, I would like to see someone with a natural Southeast-Asian Chinese accent, such as Malaysian or Singaporean. Being SEAsian myself, I have a clear idea of the slang and personality Ren would have in this portrayal (i.e. Singlish, Manglish).
Ren has a mostly monotone, serious deep voice, punctuated by moments of comedic outbursts, mainly due to frustration with his friend Nora or when letting out his built-up stress and emotions.
[Ren is reprimanding his best friend Nora before she does something crazy again. He doesn't sound angry, as if he's dealt with this countless times, but definitely sounds like he's not enjoying himself.]
"Nora. That's a bad idea, and you know it. So stop pretending you can't hear me and drop the hammer."
[Nora reluctantly relents. Ren motions for her to put away her weapon, which she does. He thanks her with an unusual, but practiced politeness]
"Thank you."
[Ren is arguing with Jaune over a battle plan they're discussing. His delivery is mostly measured here.]
"Jaune, listen to me... If you do this, the tunnel will collapse too early. And if that happens, then what?"
[Jaune replies: "It doesn't matter. I'm the only one going in. If I don't make it out--"]
[Ren loses his cool and raises his voice into an angry tone.] "Like hell I'm letting you do that! Stop acting like a hero, goddammit, and let us help! You don't have to act like a martyr every time things get tough, you still have a team to lead!"
[Ren is watching a movie with Nora, making small talk. They start reminiscing about their time together, and Ren smiles.]
"You still never changed, hm? If anything you're twice as hard to deal with..."
[Nora, feeling abit vulnerable, asks him if that's a bad thing. Ren laughs a bit, almost in disbelief.]
"What? Of course not, Nora... of course not."
[he rubs her head affectionately, his mind half in deep thought, as if recalling a long-preserved memory.]
"'Stay this way'. That's what we promised. I think you... *pause* things are perfect the way it is."
Thanks! I like the clarity of your voice especially for the calmer parts, but I think the emotional parts lack a bit of strength, though I think it comes out abit better in the second take.
Thanks for the feedback~ I'll take that advice =)