WCAnimated - Warriors: Into the Wild (Round 1)
Project Overview
INTRODUCTION
Welcome! This is the first casting call for WCAnimated's animated web series based on the WARRIORS series by Erin Hunter. We are now casting the first six characters appearing in our pilot, INTO THE WILD - PART 1.
The series will follow Rusty, a seemingly ordinary housecat who leaves his comfortable life behind to join ThunderClan, a group of wild forest cats. But the forest is full of dangers and secrets, and Rusty himself is driven by a prophesied destiny that will change the Warrior Clans forever.
ALL ACCENTS ARE WELCOME.
While our story is technically based in the English wilderness, we welcome any and all accents.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This project is fan-made and is collaborated on by a team of volunteers. Expect a welcoming, exciting, and collaborative environment-- but also expect to receive criticism and extensive direction. We may be volunteers, but our team is made up of industry professionals and quality is a priority at Tlacuache Studios. We will set soft deadlines, but we vow to accommodate our cast and crew's personal schedules to a reasonable extent. This position is unpaid, although we will help actors to get adequate resources as best we can.
We meet and work through Discord. A discord account is mandatory to partake in the project.
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR AUDITIONING
- This round of auditions will close October 8, 2021. We do not plan on extending this deadline.
- As per Discord's terms of service, you must be at least 13 years old to audition. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Some roles will require you to provide at least two takes to audition. Take note of your role's description.
- You may audition for (and even be cast in) multiple roles.
- We are looking for clear and quality audio. No fans, chatter, or other background noise please!
- This is a fan project and therefor will work at a different pace than a traditional production. Many of the characters will feature in multiple episodes. Please ensure you are properly committed to the role and project.
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Rusty is a curious and adventurous housecat who leaves his home to join ThunderClan, a group of wild forest cats. After proving his bravery, he receives the name Firepaw.
Firepaw is kind and brave, with a strong sense of justice. He is driven by his innate curiosity and courage-- and by a prophesied destiny that will change his Clan and the whole forest forever.
IMPORTANT NOTE: While Firepaw begins as a teenager, he will grow up through the course of the series. Please demonstrate an ability to characterize both a younger and more mature voice. PLEASE DELIVER EACH LINE TWICE.
(Bluffing, trying to appear tough) If you're the most dangerous thing this forest has to offer, I think I can handle it.
(Defensive, contemplative) It’s not like that! They wouldn’t offer it if they didn’t mean it! I just feel like… I don’t know… like I belong with them.
(Aggressive) You're in ThunderClan's hunting grounds! Go back to where you came from!
A rambunctious ThunderClan apprentice, Graypaw is Firepaw’s first and best friend in the Clan. He is fun-loving and a jokester, and more importantly, a dependable friend always there when he’s needed most. Graypaw is passionate, easygoing, and proud to be a ThunderClan cat!
IMPORTANT NOTE: While Graypaw begins as a teenager, he will grow up through the course of the series. Please demonstrate an ability to characterize both a younger and more mature voice. PLEASE DELIVER EACH LINE TWICE.
(Excited) Great fight, Firepaw! Especially for a kittypet! Longtail’s a warrior, though he only finished his training two moons ago. You’ve hurt his pride and his good looks, that’s for sure. He won’t forget you in a hurry.
(Solemn) When we die, we'll make the journey up there, to Silverpelt. Each star is a StarClan warrior. Redtail will be among them tonight.
(Proud, vividly lecturing) You must have heard of the four warrior Clans that hunt around here! I belong to ThunderClan. The other Clans are always trying to steal prey from our territory, especially ShadowClan. They’re so fierce, they would have ripped you to shreds, no questions asked. It’s the job of ThunderClan warriors to keep them out of our territory. When I’ve finished my training, I’ll be so dangerous, they won’t dare come near us!
Bluestar is the wise, selfless leader of ThunderClan. Though she carries herself with an air of authority and grace, she also carries with her an immense burden of grief. She is guarded, commanding, and just, willing to make sacrifices for what she believes is right. This, however, does not stop her from loving deeply and always being ready to protect her Clan and all whom she trusts.
(Furious) There’s never enough to go around! If you didn’t live such a soft, overfed life, you would know that!
(Impressed) You reacted well to the attack. Graypaw is stronger than you, but you used your wits to defend yourself. And you turned to face him when he chased you. I've not seen a kittypet do that before.
(Wise, with importance) Firepaw, you must understand. Conflict is temporary. The Clans, the Warrior Code, StarClan; those are forever. No matter our differences, we are all connected. The forest needs all of us. Do you understand?
Spottedleaf is ThunderClan’s healer, a sweet and caring cat with a warm sense of humor. She advises Bluestar and is the receiver of StarClan’s prophecy: “Fire alone can save our Clan.” She stands up for Firepaw when he first arrives and quickly becomes a friend and guide to him.
(Mystified) It was a message from StarClan. Fire alone can save our Clan.
(Gentle teasing) You worry too much, Bluestar. You're far too young to have so many gray hairs.
(Protective, scolding) Stop it, Longtail, he's had enough! You knew how this fight would end the moment it started. This is beneath you.
As one of Bluestar’s most trusted warriors, Lionheart is a patient, gentle cat with a fierce love for his Clan. He is Graypaw’s mentor and Bluestar’s deputy after Redtail. He helps teach Firepaw the ways of Clan life and is highly respected by his clanmates.
(Praising) He kept up well, despite his size. He's certainly strong for a kittypet.
(Stern encouragement) Longtail can smell your fear, Rusty. We all can. Show them your fear won't hold you back.
(Informing) The heart of the Clan is its clanmates. Each cat here serves a purpose, a duty to the Clan. Queens care for kits, kits become apprentices, apprentices care for the elders, warriors mentor the apprentices, the medicine cat cares for the warriors, and the leader and deputy guide the Clan. We all have a place here, as you will soon.
Smudge is a sweet, friendly tomkit who lives next door to Rusty. Though well-meaning, he is very cautious and gullible, believing all the fantastical stories from the neighborhood cats. As Rusty’s best friend, he never holds back from giving his opinion— even if Rusty is more than determined to ignore it.
(Fearful) You wouldn't get me in there. It's dangerous! I heard there are all sorts of monsters out there. Huge wildcats who eat live rabbits for breakfast and sharpen their claws on old bones!
(Suspicious) Join them? Why would they want you to join them? It sounds like they’re trying to lure you in for the kill!
(Pleading) Please don't go, Rusty.
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