Batman: Year One - A Fanmade Audio Drama
Project Overview
Welcome to CBW Productions! Where art and entertainment is always our priority. This is the casting call for an audio series we plan to release later this year titled "Batman: Year One" this is a reimagining and retelling of the classic Frank Miller tale with more expansion into the world of the story as well as additional depth added, so please do not expect an exact 1-1 adaptation, but all the big important moments will be here.
This will be a 10 episode series that, as said before will begin production later this year, but I would like to go ahead and get things rolling at least for what I need.
LISTED BELOW ARE YOUR ROLES, I will say that isn't everyone because we have plenty of extras that will be needed ep by ep. But we will all rotate through the extras and that will be decided by me as we go.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS PAID $20 or $10 per episode based on the role.
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After losing his parents at the age of 8 years old, Bruce Wayne spent 10 years traveling the world in search of skills he could use to protect Gotham. Now, he has returned.
BRUCE - Gotham. From up here, all you can see is the towering monuments of men who have long since passed...men who were all eaten up by the very city they chose to forge their legacy in. And those legacies cast long shadows. Shadows that have stretched out and blanketed most of the city by now. From up here, it almost looks like an achievement…like the city is actually a civilized metropolis…but I know better.
BRUCE - I think my father told me that Grandfather Alan used to use this to call the servants… (chuckle) that was during Alfred's father's time as the family butler. It's definitely the kind of thing that would be demeaning in this modern age. (sighs) Still though…if I did ring the bell…Alfred would come… (grunts) he would come in a hurry and get to work on getting me patched up before it’s too late.
BATMAN - I’ve come to bring you all a message. (pause) Ladies…gentlemen…you’ve eaten well… You’ve eaten Gotham’s wealth…it’s spirit…but your feast in nearly over. From this moment on, none of you are safe.
A man wanting to do good. A frustrated cop who has no idea how to change a broken city.
Gotham City… (disgusted) Ugh, this place is just as filthy as I remember it. I'm glad Barbara's flying in, I don't care how much it costs, I don't want her safety to be in question just after arriving in the city…hers or Little James.’ (chuckle) So I hope she's having a boy, so what? At least she'll have a much better view than what I'm looking at. She'll get to see all the buildings and highways without having to immediately dread what lies under their shadows…I bet you that skyline is enough to make you think this place is civilized… (scoffs) too bad I already know better. Jesus, how could this place have possibly gotten worse after all these years? To look at this place at first glance, it's not that much different from Chicago, same types of people walking the streets and taking the subway. But if you take a closer look—
Look at all of them, they should be doing paperwork or hitting their patrols, but instead they're just fooling around while all the work just continues to pile up on their desks. (frustrated sigh) Now I get why Loeb hired me so quickly…he thought it would be easy to get me to work in a station full of rotten cops after what happened in Chicago. He thought he was taking in a defeated puppy with its tail between its legs…leaving me with the options of either falling in line or falling in the dirt. Perfect.
I am not afraid of you…ANY of you! I will not roll over. I will not fetch. And I will NOT play dead. If Loeb, you, or any other of his loyal attack dogs even think of trying something like this again…you better make sure I'm dead. Because if I'm not…and you ever so much as breathe in my family's general direction…I will bury all of you. Do you understand?
Bruce Wayne's loyal butler. A man dedicated to protecting the last of the Wayne family.
Well…there may have been times in which I considered doing that, but a man I once considered to be my closest friend entrusted this place and everything he loved into my care…and I have never been one to disappoint or break a promise.
We all have our roles to play in this plan of yours, yes? Much like the one you played at the airport? Then consider this my role, sir. And it's not one I will part with easily. (pause) Now go on and reacquaint yourself with your family's home.
Pennyworth. Alfred Pennyworth, at your service, sir. I was the family's butler…now I am tasked with only one charge. A grown one at that. Well…I wish I could say it’s all been perfect since his return, but Master Wayne has become a bit different than when last I saw him.
The Roman of Gotham City. A ruthless crime boss willing to do whatever it takes to stay on top.
My god, just look at you. (chuckles) The last time I saw you, you were barely up to my knee and now you're practically the spitting image of your old man at that age. Can’t even imagine what Tommy would think if he was still—
They say knowledge is humanity’s whetstone and our words are the greatest weapons we have as human beings…which means we should always be sharp and ready for anything.
Need I remind you…all of you, in fact, that a vigilante busting down on any crime in this city is bad for business? (pause) Do I also need to remind you that whatever is bad for business for me is even worse for your bottom lines?
A strong-willed woman dedicated to the law. A pssionate woman who wants things to change in Gotham.
Oh no? You don’t think I know what it’s like to be a good cop among a rotten bunch? Or do you think I’m just exempt from things like this because I’m a woman?
My last test involved having to deal with an informant that had decided he no longer wanted to keep complying with the deal he made to stay out of jail. He was gonna run to his bosses and tell them everything, so Loeb told me and my partner to deal with it. My partner held a gun to my head while I held one to the informants and said, “Your life or his…” So, I made my choice…and I’ve regretted that decision ever since.
In the last week alone, there have been more than a dozen calls logged about an un- deputized citizen performing multiple acts of vigilante justice on other civilians. This so-called “Bat-Man” has been putting a beating onto anyone from your average street pusher to alleged mafiosos—
Corrupt as they come. A crooked detective who helps run the GCPD like a protection racket
I knew you two would get along! He's a stand-up guy, Jimmy. And he'll definitely be as good to you as you are to him, if you know what I mean?
Look, Jimmy, my point is that the commish is worried that you aren't fitting in the way you should. Especially with the way you're coming down on the guys. You need to take the stick out of your ass and go with the flow more.
Consider this a warning. Get with the program and stop rocking the boat or else… (he pauses and shrugs) who knows what might happen next. Think of that pregnant wife of yours, Jimmy.
The corrupt commissioner of the GCPD.
Now, let's see…James Gordon. A decorated soldier…an officer with a commendable service record…and even a glowing recommendation from our dear Mayor. (delighted) Impressive, very impressive indeed. How do you know the Mayor, if I may ask?
You'll be partnered with Flass for the time being, I know he can be a bit much, but his heart’s in the right place. And he'll definitely bend over backwards to show you the ropes, make sure you're fitting in, and let you see how it is we protect and serve in Gotham.
In all honesty, I thought I found him at the end of his rope. I thought he would be so grateful for the opportunity to change course after the mess he made in Chicago that he would just do as he's told…but it seems that absolutely isn't the case given how quick he reacts to the slightest injustice. (frustrated sigh) I had such high hopes for him too…
An overzealous SWAT leader who cares more about violence than people
I take my orders from the top, so forgive me if I'd rather listen to the guy who ensures both of our paychecks over a hormonal bleeding heart—!
Why don't you come off that high horse and really look at this sorry excuse of a town before telling me this isn't a warzone—!
Attack dog? Really?! (to LOEB) You gonna let him keep talking to me like this, Gil–?
A woman who wants more from life than to just get by.
“Let me give you the very last couple of hundreds out of my wallet, Selina…” Like you’re ever short on cash, you stingy old miser. (pause) “I wanna see you more often, it makes your old man happy when I get to see you…” Well, how about you actually ACT like a father then and help me survive in this hellhole of a city. (sighs) Honestly though, why do I even bother?
First, you hurt my boss, then you hurt my friend, now you’re terrorizing my entire neighborhood? Someone really needs to teach you some respect.
Trust me, sweetie, it’s not your fault things are getting worse…it’s because of The Roman and this corrupt system that he’s allowed to take over the whole city. (scoffs) This damn city…it’s just a melting pot for criminals, corrupt officials, and whoever else wants to dig their claws in. As long as Papa Falcone gets his cut, who cares what happens to everyone else that’s just trying to survive… (pause as she becomes reflective) Do you know how many times that old bastard has really tried to make me buy in on his “self-made man” bullshit? He really wants everyone to believe he built his whole empire by himself, like all of Gotham doesn’t already know that he killed and stole for everything he has that put him on top—
Selina's adopted (not by law) sister. An energetic girl who just wants to help Selina get by
Hey, Mister! That's a really cool scar you've got.
You mean by stealing? I don’t know, Selina…wouldn’t that be kind of dicey? I mean, if you got caught—
How did you swipe that watch off of him so fast?
I got an early flight. I wanted to surprise you with dinner, but you don't really have much in here currently. (makes a face at the apartment) Honestly, this entire place is in dire need of a woman's touch.
Yeah, I’m with child, not debilitated or handicapped. Besides, you can just make it up to me later with foot rubs and wine.
t’s okay, the pasta will keep…so will the foot rubs and wine. Now, go on. Go be you.
Falcone's right hand man. A well meaning subordinate, but is definitely a bit of a screw-up
Man, whatever that bartender is putting in these drinks, it’s strong as shit! (laughs) I feel like I’m floating inside this room— Whoo! That was almost bad just then, but I still got that magic touch.
Don’t be sorry, just don’t be an idiot. You ever heard the phrase “you break it, you bought it?”
Working together may be unavoidable, but don’t let that get you thinking you’re better than me. You’re just another bottom-feeder like everyone else that relies on The Roman—!
Gotham's white knight district attorney. A man who really wants to clean up the city.
A pleasure to finally meet the long lost Bruce Wayne.
Oh, come now, Ms. Vale, I wouldn't say I have them shaking…but I've been known to ruffle a few collars when needed.
Absolutely! I'm so glad you feel that way, because I would love to talk to you about my vision for the future of Gotham if you have a moment?
You will go over each scriot and creat audio based on what's needed per scene
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You will create episode posters for each episode, as well as thumbnails your youtube vids, and character posters for advertising purposes
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