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Voice Actor
ROLE: MAL / MALUM
Role: Lead character; 2 projects
Character age: 22
Voice preference: Masculine-sounding voice
Vocal direction: Grounded, expressive, and character-driven. Open to a range of masculine vocal pitches, accents, and textures.
Mal was an aspiring villain who, unfortunately, was thrust into the role of the Chosen Hero, the savior of the world.
They had an idea of who they wanted to become, only to find themselves in a world where they are expected to fulfill an enormous, predetermined role. They are supposed to be the perfect savior: the one who unites the world, defeats the Great Evil, and gives everyone their happy ending.
The problem is that Mal is ill-suited to be a storybook hero.
Their existence is shaped by expectations they never agreed to, and their growing reputation as a miraculous, almost flawless figure threatens to overshadow the person they actually are. They want to be respected, to belong, and to have meaningful relationships, but they also want to be recognized as themselves, not as the role the world has assigned them.
Mal's relationship with heroism is complicated. They learn to genuinely care about people and want to help, even as they resent the expectations placed upon them. They can be courageous without being fearless, compassionate without being endlessly selfless, and powerful without having everything figured out.
Mal's central conflict is the struggle between being the person they want to be and being the person everyone else needs them to be.
What I'm looking for in a voice actorI'm looking for an actor who can give Mal a masculine voice while preserving their vulnerability, individuality, and emotional complexity.
Mal shouldn't sound like a conventional, confident fantasy hero. Their voice should feel human, with a natural theatrical twang fit for a rookie villain turned hero.
I'm not looking for a specific imitation of an existing character or celebrity. I want an original interpretation that feels right for Mal.
Panicked, in pain: "Wait, you can't stay here! Look at what she did to me!"
Give me your best maniacal laugh.
Sarcastic, dry: "It's not my 'prophetic duty.' I'm just getting this over with so I can get back to my villainous life. I'm a freelancing hero, for the time being."
