Ian Carlisle: A reckless modern day Chicago criminal turned ghoul after a fatal gamble with a demon left him cursed, Ian is now consumed by an insatiable hunger for human flesh. Bound to Julia, whose presence tempers his darker urges due to the bullet she possesses, Ian fights to maintain control over his violent instincts while clinging to the remnants of his humanity. Charismatic yet dangerous, Ian is haunted by fragmented memories of his past, struggling to balance his predatory nature with the complex emotions he feels for Julia. His charm is a double-edged sword, masking the constant battle between man and monster.

Age: Late 20s - Early 30s

Accent:
Chicago South Side, Irish-American influence
Natural, gritty, but not caricatured. His words carry that working-class rhythm, sometimes sliding into something almost lyrical when emotional—but mostly it’s all sarcasm, bite, and blunt delivery. Think “beer, bruises, and poetry he doesn’t admit to writing.”

Personality in the Voice:

Charismatic menace. He draws you in with charm and snark, but there’s always a sharp edge.

Emotionally volatile. His moods can turn on a dime—flirty to furious, sarcastic to shattered.

Deep attachment issues, masked by bravado. When he cares, he doesn’t say it sweet. He says it like a threat—because it is.

Protective and territorial, especially over Julia. His voice when he says her name should always carry weight—whether teasing or trembling.

Flirty, filthy, funny. He says obscene things like they’re compliments and somehow makes it work.

Vocal Register:

• Baritone-adjacent, but not full bass. His voice lives in a gritty mid-range, capable of dropping low but with more sharpness than depth.

• There's always a manic glint riding just under the surface—like he might laugh or snap, and you won’t know which until it’s too late.

Vocal Texture:

• Textured, not smooth. There's a raspy sandpaper edge to everything he says, like his voice has been dragged through the emotional gutter a few times.

• His consonants can get clipped, spit through teeth, especially when he’s pissed or panicking.

• There’s also a streetwise rhythm to how he talks—fast, reactive, with occasional deadpan pauses that hit harder than shouting ever could.

Tonal Qualities to Highlight in Auditions:

Comparable Vibe (not necessarily voice-match):

Robert Sheehan as Klaus (Umbrella Academy) – for that manic, teasing, emotionally-damaged charm.

Joe Gilgun (Preacher / This Is England) – raspy, fast-talking, angry one second, heartbreakingly real the next.

Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) – again, not because of vocal depth, but that emotional charge + Chicago cadence.

Matthew Lillard at 20% intensity – the manic tilt, not the cartoon.