Topic: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

This is to be my next brickfilm, in which I require voices for several characters.  NOTE: Before I start, I'd just like to clarify that this film, despite the potentially disturbing-sounding title, actually has relatively little violence, and no bad language or anything of that sort.

This film is going to be a comedy that revolves around Mr Jones, who is unwittingly mistaken for an important person, the existence of whom a certain mob boss wishes to end, causing the unfortunate protagonist to be targeted by several hilariously homicidal hitmen.  You will probably also find this film rather weird.

I'm still in the process of refining the script, so it might be a short while before I send all of the lines to the VAs, but it shouldn't be too long hopefully.

Now, with that out of the way, here are the characters:

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Mr Jones
An ordinary guy, really, so his voice should be fairly normal.  No particular accent needed.  Also, he has by far the most lines.

Test lines:

"I don't know what everyone wants from me!  I'm just an ordinary person!"
"Five million?  I'm kinda flattered.  I had no idea I was worth that much."


TAKEN

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The Sponsor [NOTE: Can either be male or female]
The mob boss who wants Mr Jones dead.  Should be tough sounding, but also needs to sound nervous/uncomfortable in some scenes.  Preferably a New York-ish accent, but nothing too over-the-top.

Test lines:

“I have called you all here to-day because I have been assured that you are the very best at your… profession."
"I don't care!  Just get rid of him!"
(uncomfortably/nervously): “I… all right then.  It’s a deal.”

TAKEN


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The Sponsor's Assistant [Can also be male/female]
An assistant of The Sponsor.  Similar voice to the sponsor, though somewhat more respectful when speaking to him/her.

Test lines:

"But boss, with respect... that--that thing is a loose cannon!"

TAKEN

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Elmo McGill
An assassin.  Talks with a sort of southern USA accent, but uses complex/fancy words.  Alternatively, an Irish, Cockney, or Australian accent could be acceptable.

Test lines:

"There's just one complication.  See, I'm going to have to murder you first."
(in a polite, almost conversational tone): "Now then, where would you like me to stab you?"
(whisper): “It’s funny because they’re all dead!”

TAKEN

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Isaac Armstrong
Speaks in a tough Scottish/Sean Bean-esque accent.

Test lines:

"Back off, he's mine."
“Now listen here, you little wimp.  If you don’t shove off soon and leave us alone, it will be extremely painful for you.  You savvy, or are you gonna need a more painful lesson?”


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Vincent Maynard
Accent is a somewhat posh-sounding upper-class English accent, though not too excessive (think Mycroft Holmes from Sherlock).

Test lines:

"The road has come to an end, Mr Jones, as the saying goes."
(sighs) "Look, I don't have time for this.  Just get up against the wall."
"I'm a professional!  I have standards!  I have a reputation to preserve!"

TAKEN

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Willow Rosemary Moonbeam
A rather sanctimonious hippie and eco-warrior.  No specific accent required, though the voice must be female.

Test lines:

“Don’t worry man, you’ll soon pass from this astral plane into the next spiritual dimension."
"Duuuude...."
(angrily): “Wait, are you wearing leather?!  The skin of innocent slaughtered animals?!  You deserve to die!"

TAKEN


Cult Leader
The leader of a sinister cult.  Voice is quite wheezy and a tad whispery, and has a slightly odd inflection (a bit like Michael Emerson or G-Man from Half-Life, though not as extreme as the latter).  Even so, it still sounds quite intense at times.

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Test Lines:

"The great Lord N'Crawme shall descend upon this earth and claim back all of those who believe in him!"
(Voice slowly becomes "demonic-sounding") “We are beyond mere humans.  We are many.  We shall rise up and destroy all of those who dare oppose us!“  [I'll probably edit this line in post for the proper "demon voice" effect, but it still needs to become gradually more intense-sounding and somewhat raspier as it goes on, if that makes sense.]
(Addressing another cultist) "Isn't that so, Smith?"
(Very normal, non-threatening, voice) "Ow!  That hurt!"

Cultist #1
A member of said sinister cult.  Speaks with a very mumbly, barely understandable voice.  Should be fairly deep and low-sounding (though not whispered or anything like that).

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Test lines:

“Yeah, yeah, man, he’s, um, right.  I, um, concur.”

Cultist #2
Another cultist.  In sharp contrast to the Cultist #1, he speaks with an extremely clear, precise, voice.  He pronounces each syllable very precisely (though he doesn't over-pronounce).

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Test Line:

"Thus quoth the Book of N'Crawme."

[NOTE: The Cultists' designs aren't finalised, I may change them yet.  Also Cultists #1 and #2 only have a couple of lines each.]



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Police Officers
I also need a few male and female voices for some random police officers.  Most are just one or two lines at the most.  I also require some screams of agony, and yelling, etc.

Test lines:

[Female police officer]: "Freeze!  Police!"
"Drop your weapons and put your hands in the air!"

If you're interested in auditioning, let me know and I'll PM my e-mail address.  There are also a few characters that I intend to voice, but if I can't I may post them here so stay tuned!

Last edited by Mr Vertigo (November 18, 2014 (04:14pm))

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Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

I'm interested in auditioning for a few characters.

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

Ooh, interesting characters/voices, that's for sure!
I'd love to audition for some, it'll probably be a day or two until I can actually record any auditions, though. 
PM me your email and I'll do 'em as soon as I'm able to.  Good luck!

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

I can try out for the female roles if you like.  You can also listen to several of my voice samples if you click on my signature.

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

I am definitely going to try for some of these, however all of my equipment is at my house...and I'm not going to be home until tomorrow afternoon...I hope there are still some roles left at that point... mini/blankexpression

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Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

I'll give a few of these a shot tomorrow

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

I'll audition for a few roles

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

If I were to get a part how long a window would I have to record lines?

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

Thanks for the response everyone!  I'm really happy that people are taking an interest.

Squid wrote:

If I were to get a part how long a window would I have to record lines?

Depends.  as I said before, I still need to polish up the script, but I hope to get that done by next week at the latest.  Either way, I'd want to get the voicing done as soon as possible, so I can start animating again (and hopefully polish up my rusty skills in time for BRAWL).

However, this is a fairly long movie, and most characters only appear in short-ish segments (with the exception of Mr Jones, who is in all but one or two scenes).  I don't have to film the parts sequentially, so depending on your character I could potentially film all the other parts first before needing your lines, which means you could have a very large window of time, depending on which character you'd voice.

Basically, it's a bit unclear as of now, but if you have limited time or constraints for recording lines, just let me know and I'll probably be able to work around it somehow.

(Also, I take it you're interested in auditioning?)

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Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

Auditions sent.

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

I think I could probably do some of the southern voices, and maybe the posh english one.

"Defeat is always momentary."

-Carl Denham, King Kong (2005)

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

I've sent auditions for both the Sponsor and Mr. Jones.

YouTube Channel Edmeier Animation
Email: [email protected]

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

Well, I've gotten the auditions.  Sorry for the late-ness (I've been really busy lately and had to deal with a bunch of personal stuff, so I haven't had much time).

Anyway, I've received all the auditions.  I now have a Hippie, Sponsor, Assistant, a potential Elmo McGill and Vincent Maynard.  As for the other roles, it's quite possible I'll be filling them (especially Mr Jones, since he has a huge amount of lines).  If anyone else wants to audition for the remaining roles, feel free to do so.

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Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

If you still need voicing I'd like to try for a couple, that is if you're still accepting.

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Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

I have to admit I'd forgotten about this casting call.

Anyway, I did find voices for several characters, but I still do require a few, specifically Isaac Armstrong.  I've also scrapped some characters, and replaced them with a few new ones, so I've updated the casting call.

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Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

Hey, how did you put the link to your audition in all your posts?

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Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

texas_cheeto_hog wrote:

Hey, how did you put the link to your audition in all your posts?

The link to FlyingMinifig's audition is in his signature. To do this, go to the signature tab at the top of your profile page. Copy and paste the link that you want to appear in your signature into the signature box and use BBCode tags to label the link.

Please visit here to learn more about BBCode.

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

Thanks mini/bigsmile

"Defeat is always momentary."

-Carl Denham, King Kong (2005)

Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

I'm interested and will audition for all voices. PM me

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Re: CASTING CALL for Seven Assassins--Need male and female voices [CLEAN]

Are you still looking for voice actors? If so, I can send in an audition.

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