Transformers (IDW) - Audio Drama Adaptation
zeldafan217 for Optimus Prime/Orion Pax
Born as Orion Pax, he started off as a police officer with a strong sense of justice. Willing to uphold the law, yet stay true to his ideals, even going so far as to stand up to the corrupt Senate. Eventually, he was known as Optimus Prime after obtaining the Matrix of Leadership and became a great and powerful military leader who led his fellow Autobots into war against Megatron and his army of Decepticons. He is revered by many and reviled by some, but always carries a strong presence with him no matter where he is. When Optimus was Orion, he was still a bit green, reckless, and short tempered, letting his emotions get the better of him. More inexperienced, before gaining wisdom through the Matrix.
If you are cast, you will have a LOT of recording to do, so keep that in mind before trying out. While I don’t expect a full-on imitation, I would like something similar to our previous Optimus, given that he’s already made his debut in the series. For reference, please listen to the Death of Optimus Prime one shot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfVW_A9-TwE&t=314s
When he’s still Orion Pax before the war breaks out, he should sound slightly different in comparison. A bit younger than he is when he’s Optimus. Perhaps similar to Gary Chalk’s portrayal, though that’s open to interpretation.
(Optimus) Yes…No. I don’t know how I feel about you. Hate is too simple a
word. Too… easy. It might sustain you, Megatron. But it diminishes me. I
am lessened by it.(Orion Pax) Oh, I gathered intel, all right. I saw for myself what you’re planning,
Zeta. And it’s madness! Our war is against the Decepticons, not our own
citizens!(Optimus) I am Prime now. Optimus Prime. I’ve been given a second chance
to set things right. To fight for a better world. I ask you now… will
you stand with me?
your audition is awesome but the only possible factor that is making it less awesome its probable the HUGE gaps that your leaving in between practically every word. i know prime takes his time and uses long pauses for dramatic built but if your leaving HUGE pauses every ware it loses mining and just makes you sound slow, losing your momentum. your great just talk in neutral time and leave those pauses for sentimental value lines or reflective ones, not every line and you will do great
Working on a new take soon anyways... Thank you so much. I will definitely try to avoid as many pauses.