Quite frankly, I'd have imagined this job to be more...draining...How awfully right I was.

Introduction

James Arthur Edwards, a former British ISA agent who now is the family assistant of the Herrmann's. A man of few words, he oversees the daily business of the family and makes sure everything is going smoothly. 

James doesn't talk about his time as ISA agent. All that Benjamin knows is that he crossed paths with Sara more times than he likes to admit. The two fight more than any married couple, and with Benjamin around, the three get into trouble on a daily basis. 

Personality

What James was like before joining the Herrmann's can only be recounted by Noriko, as she says he was a very brazen and reckless young man. Nowadays that seems to have subsided, with James being more quiet and nonchalant. Though his classic British dry humour hasn't changed a bit since that time.

Director's Notes:

James speaks with Renounced Pronunciation (RP) - light RP; neutral accent.

Do not make him sound theatrical. Do not make him sound posh. Do not make him sound flamboyant. Do not try and show emotion, he is essentially a soldier. You have to make him sound as if he were a tool.

He's a spy, not an aristocratic prince.  

James is effortlessly confident in him and his abilities. Remember, he is a young intelligence officer. Showing anything but confidence could get you killed in this line of work. He speaks calm, precise and refined, smooth.

A low, mid-low voice. Always focused. Do not make him overly expressive or raising his voice unnecessarily when the time isn't right. Think of your classic British spy cadence.

Whatever "cool" voice you perform, I want you to pull it back 30% more. Don't overact, be grounded. Don't force it. 

Inspirations: James Bond (Daniel Craig), Loid Forger (Spy X Family) 

If you audition for this role, we strongly advise you to read through James Edwards (Young) characteristics to get a better understanding of this role. The Straybirds version of James is in his late 20s to early 30s, while his younger role is in his early 20s.