Shadow the Hedgehog

​🎙️ CASTING CALL: Shadow the Hedgehog (StarFallStudioZ) ​Project: StarFallDubZ & StarFallCinema Series Role: Shadow the Hedgehog Pay: Paid (Equal rate across the core cast) ​🚨 TEAM RULES & REQUIREMENTS (READ BEFORE AUDITIONING) ​Joining this project means becoming part of an official, professional, and dedicated team. I am very picky about who I work with, and we maintain strict standards to keep the environment safe, smooth, and fun for everyone. ​Acting > Voice Impression: I do not care if you sound like David Humphrey, Jason Griffith, Kirk Thornton, or any past official voice (voice accuracy does matter still, just not as much as how well you can play the character). Your ability to play the character, capture his weight, quiet resolve, and emotional depth matters infinitely more than matching a specific pitch or impression. ​Age Limit (17+ Only / 18+ Preferred): You must be at least 17 years old to apply. 18+ is heavily preferred to ensure minor safety and a mature team dynamic across the studio. ​Microphone Quality (Decent & Clear): You don't need a high-end studio setup, but your mic must be clear with no background noise, room echo, or peaking so your voice comes through properly. ​VRChat Setup (Soft Requirement / Strongly Preferred): Owning a VR headset with working VRChat is strongly preferred. It won't instantly disqualify you, but VR players will have a heavy advantage due to our body-acting and cinematic filming needs. ​No Drama: Keep it completely drama-free. Unnecessary drama results in immediate removal. ​Family-Friendly Tone & Community Integrity: ​Character Tone: This is a Sonic project. Characters are lighthearted, adventurous, and kind above all else. ​Content & Language: We are not a channel strictly for small children, but we maintain clean entertainment. Cursing is heavily restricted—mild words like hell, damn, or bastard are fine in moderation, but heavy profanity (f**, b***, etc.) is strictly prohibited. ​Inclusive Environment: Zero tolerance for slurs, hate speech, or discrimination. We accept and welcome all races, genders, and sexualities. ​Scripted & Body-Acting Teamwork: Our long-form non-gaming content is heavily scripted. Voice actors and VRChat body actors work directly in tandem, so high coordination and script discipline are required. ​No Preachiness & Open to Loose Ships: Leave personal agendas at the door, and keep an open mind regarding character dynamics. ​🖤 Character Breakdown: Shadow the Hedgehog ​Personality: Emotionally Mature & Caring. He is not an edgy, mindless jerk, an abusive anti-social bully, or a meme who spends all day whining about Maria and kicking Tails around. While he can still have moments of real intensity and isn't always fully open with his feelings, he has genuinely moved past that old anger and resentment. Shadow is a calm, self-aware, and deeply protective ally who operates on honor and actual care for those around him. ​Vocal Direction: Deep, smooth, calm, and grounded. Must project quiet strength, tactical intelligence, and real maturity without resorting to try-hard, edgy yelling or a constantly hostile tone. ​Note from the Director: Hey, we are specifically looking for someone who can make Shadow emotionally mature. We are NOT looking for any angsty teens, someone who kicks Tails just because he thinks it's funny, or someone who's just a jerk because "Oh well, Shadow's anti-social." No. Shadow is caring and emotionally mature. Is he emotionally distant at times? Yes. But he has grown past that old anger. If you bring an over-the-top angsty performance, constantly whine about Maria, or act abusive to the team, it's an immediate pass. Also, keep in mind—our cast will have moments where we sing or do musical tracks, so having decent vocal pitch or the ability to carry a tune is a huge plus!