RWBY: REMNANTS Casting Wave 2 [JNPR, Penny, also recruiting co-writer]
Vindhler for Roman Torchwick [American/English/Boston]
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 Official] - [3 Fanart]
Description: Roman Torchwick [roe-muhn tor-ch-wick] is an infamous thief and crime boss in Vale. He hails from the Vale district of Dolce, where he does things like Dust store robberies and heists. He is always seen with his right hand and protégé, Neopolitan, who acts as his partner-in-crime. He is very charismatic but cunning, finding great enjoyment in his various petty crimes throughout Vale. His role in this project will be that of a recurring villain and antagonist.
Personality-wise, Roman is villainous, but never cruel or brutal. He has a certain code of conduct when performing his crimes, and doesn't like when things get too messy or personal. He prefers to outsmart his enemies and mock them with their failure rather than killing them - preferring a clean getaway to a bloodbath.
Roman is based Candlewick/Lampwick from the story of Pinocchio.
Voice: Roman has a mid-range, adult male voice. His accent can be freely interpreted according to the notes, so feel free to include additional takes of different accents if you're feeling up to it. Roman is originally from Dolce, which is based on Italy; but he would have adapted his voice to a more common American or English accent to suit his needs.
He has a suave, charismatic personality, but can still be serious and menacing when his work gets serious. He is quite spontaneous, making snarky or offhanded comments about his opponents whenever they get in his way.
[Roman is robbing a store filled with people. He addresses the shopkeep with a friendly tone.]
"What's the hurry? It's not closing time, is it?"
[He then looks to the other store patrons and gives them a cold glare, smoothly transitioning from a conversational tone to a flat, threatening voice in the second half of the below line.]
"As for the rest of you... Get out."
[Roman's getaway car gets blown up while trying to escape. He gets frustrated and annoyed.]
"Oh, come ON!"
[Roman finds himself surrounded by cops. He rolls up his sleeves and gets ready to fight.]
[stretches and grunts] "Looks like even the criminally inclined need to work for their pay these days, huh?"
[Neo is sick with a fever and Roman checks up on her. His tone is casual but with a hint of concern, checking her temperature]
"How're you doing kid? Don't push yourself too hard - we've got a big job to do tomorrow."
[Neo insists on getting back up, but he stops her, forcing her to lie back down.]
"Whoa, now now, take it easy, pinstripe. You can jump, kick and stab all you want AFTER you get some rest. Oh, and your medicine too. Here."
[Neo pouts and complains wordlessly about the medicine.]
"Look, I know it looks like vomit and tastes like it too, but do you want to get better or not? Hm?"
