LAWDOGS: LOOKING FOR OUR MAIN CHARACTER
Scratch Fox for D. McGann
Mr. McGann, (26), speaks with a naturally raspy, strained Standard American accent touched by only faint midwestern accents. His voice should be more (not overly) higher pitched so he doesn’t sound older than he is. He’s often underestimated because he’s a Jack Russel / Corgi mix so that brings out this nervous energy. Compensating by shifting to an underdog sleaze!
So what I’m really looking for is someone who can capture both his fake confidence side and cutting corners nervous dog side. Highs and lows. Here's another piece of advice for your audition in case you need it: We really wanna capture that natural vibe nothing overly cartoony or samey in delivery.
If you don't understand what I mean you can always ask me in DMS or the comments of this post.
(References: The not so deep scratchy rasp of young Matthew Lillard’s voice. Pawbert Lynxley from Zootopia 2 way of speaking. Not the voice itself.)
- english
- midwestern
- american (midwest)
- midwest american
- animation
- male young adult
- raspy
- standard american
- male adult
- storyboard demo
- midwest
- animation/character
- Strained
- huge character voice range
- comedic voice acting
- american (midwest)
- cartoon voices
- original voices
- emotional voice acting
- different pitches of voice
- fast talking
[Hurt, Not dramatic] "We're supposed to be business partners. Why were you working against me!?!"
[Business, sleazy] "Sure, wishful thinking, but I can’t make that happen for you. Nobody here can. Totally impossible… unless, of course, someone were to, say, (whisper) not call this number and not go to this address and absolutely not illegally double back to get that claim processed. (Normal) Which, obviously, I am not suggesting."
[Defeated, not overly nervy] "I’m sorry that I messed up… I thought I had it.. but- guess it didn’t work out."
Is it alright if I ask you to do one more take a slightly different approach? If you hear the actor Matthew Lillard's voice. You can hear that strained almost back of the throat he puts into it? Try that. But make it sound younger so he doesn't sound late in his 30's and not too young in his 20's. And for the second line, maybe you can have McGann whisper near the end part of it. You can make the whispering part faster like he's not supposed to say this in a room full of other dogs. One more thing, for the first one make it sound more hurtful and pull some more emotional energy while keeping it natural. Nothing overly cartoony or over the top.
certainly! thank you for the direction. i'll listen to matthew and give it a shot with a different take this weekend.
Awesome tysm!