Alias: The Man in the Black Hat
True Identity: Ashmedai, a powerful demon, son of Asmodeus and Lilith
Role: Antagonist / Temptation Figure / Manipulator
Apparent Age: Late 40s–60s
Accent: Neutral American
Tone: Smooth, ageless, eerie charisma
Voice Depth: Low to medium-low, silky—like honey laced with venom
Speech Style: Slow, deliberate, layered with hidden threat
Delivery Keywords: Seductive, calculating, otherworldly, commanding, theatrical (he's a little sassy).

Ashmedai, known as the Man in the Black Hat, is not just a villain—he is the deal-maker, game-master, and demonic puppeteer who set Ian’s downfall into motion. He is elegant and ancient, always poised, with a voice that promises and damns in the same breath. His charm is unnerving because it’s measured—he does not need to shout to dominate. This is a being who could talk you into selling your soul with a smile.

• Timeless & Eloquent: Ashmedai should sound old—but not aged. His voice should carry centuries of wisdom and wickedness. Think gentleman devil.

• Eerie Calm: Never rushed. His tempo is unhurried, his confidence supreme. Even when threatened, he doesn't break. He lets others break themselves.

• Tempting & Terrifying: At times, he is almost soothing—like a lullaby before the knife. The best performances will balance alluring gentleness with sharp, hidden menace.

• Slight Theatricality: His speech is precise, sometimes poetic. He likes words, using them as weapons and tools of seduction.

• James Spader as Raymond Reddington (The Blacklist): For that mix of poetic calm, threat, and silk.

• Tony Todd (Candyman): Rich, haunting, intimate delivery that crawls into your bones.

• Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon (The Mandalorian): Controlled menace with gravitas.