Casting Call for "Before Time" – Character Description – (Antagonist Role)

Requirements: Applicants must be older teens or adults capable of performing a mature, commanding, and intimidating voice. The role requires a controlled, serious tone with emotional restraint.

Character: Lord Vance
Lord Vance is one of the central antagonists in Before Time, a dark, emotionally intense medieval-fantasy series set in Minecraft Java Edition. He appears as a powerful, feared, and intelligent ruler whose presence influences multiple seasons. His actions and decisions shape much of the conflict in the story, making him one of the most dominant forces in the series.

Lord Vance holds significant power over others and is known for his ability to manipulate, intimidate, and control those around him. His character plays a major role in driving tension, trauma, and moral conflict across the narrative.

Personality and Traits:
Lord Vance is cold, calculated, and deeply authoritative. He speaks and acts with precision, never wasting words or movement. His calm demeanor is more unsettling than anger, as he rarely raises his voice — instead, he uses silence and control to assert dominance. He is prideful, strategic, and emotionally restrained, carrying himself with an air of superiority.

He is not impulsive; every decision is intentional and often cruel beneath a refined exterior. To him, weakness is unacceptable, and failure has consequences. He doesn’t rely on brute force — his power comes from intellect, fear, and psychological control.

Voice and Demeanor:
Lord Vance’s voice should be low, composed, and steady, with a quiet but intimidating presence. He does not shout unless absolutely necessary; instead, he delivers threats with calm certainty. His tone should feel dangerous without effort — every word deliberate and sharp. He speaks as though he is always in control, and expects others to follow without question. Make sure it's naturalistic and not theatrical.

Appearance (if needed for visual reference):

Lord Vance (also known as Damion).
His body is entirely blackened from dark magic, with a scorched, almost burnt appearance. He has large, curved horns on his head, as well as additional horn-like structures on his shoulders and elbows. His body is covered in scars, evidence of corruption and past battles.

Content Notice:
Before Time is an 18+ series that contains dark and intense emotional scenes. Themes such as trauma, violence, psychological distress, manipulation, and abuse are present throughout. Trigger Warnings (TW) will be displayed in both the script and on-screen before any sensitive scenes play.