Art is a bright, witty, slightly awkward Scottish transfer student who has just been recruited by The Keepers. A gifted cryptozoology nerd with a sharp mind and sharper tongue, he’s used to being the quiet kid who gets teased back home. Now he’s been thrust into a secret world of cryptids, magic, and life-threatening missions.

In the pitch pilot he serves as our warm, relatable narrator through extended voice-over, revealing his thoughtful, self-deprecating humor as he adjusts to American life and tries to make friends with his new study-group teammates. He’s optimistic but realistic, genuinely kind, and quietly determined to prove he belongs, even when his social skills and endurance are tested.

Voice Direction: Clear, youthful Scottish lilt. Think a younger David Tennant or a lighter Tom Holland with a proper brogue: melodic, rolling “R”s, but still crisp and easy to understand. Intelligent and articulate with a natural warmth that draws the audience in. He can deliver dry, self-deprecating humor with perfect deadpan timing, then flip into genuine excitement or quiet vulnerability. Slight hesitations and “uh…” filler moments when he’s over-thinking social stuff are encouraged; that awkward charm is key. No overly thick accent; clarity for comedy and emotion is essential.

Key traits to capture:

• Intelligent and articulate, but endearingly awkward when he over-thinks
• Dry Scottish wit that can turn into playful sass
• Warmth and vulnerability underneath the clever exterior
• A growing sense of wonder and courage as he steps into his role as a Keeper