Jailbird: Animated Pilot
ThomasVA for Phil Ward
[Character designs may be subject to minor changes as the story develops further]
Approx. Line count = 3 Lines - £10 Flat rate pay
Name: Phil Ward
Age: 30
Species:Harlequin Rabbit/Human
Role: Inmate, Prison Chef
Phil, like Gabriel, has the most prison experience. However unlike Gabriel, Phil has spent his entire time at Triation. He comes from a very wealthy family which has since exiled him due to his actions. However, this does not bother him. After his arrest, he found his passion for cooking, and worked up the ranks to become the prisons head chef. While he works hard, he does not mind it, as it keeps his mind occupied and ensures that people respect him.
Phil is traditional. He is polite, but he is not kind. He is very matter-of-fact. He is also very self-focused and focused on those around him. He would not save the world if given the chance, he would only save his friends and the ones he loved. He has found himself involved in a relationship with both Etan and Oliver, something he finds great comfort in, even if he is not a very overt or romantic lover.
Phil's life isn't entirely stress-free, however. Some poor decisions when he first arrived have left him with an almost decade-long struggle with another inmate, who has promised him protection in return for utilising part of the prison kitchen freezer to store illegal items.
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Phil is somewhere between a main protagonist and supporting cast member. He has a lot of storyline but may not be as involved with the main group.
- Hal has a mid-low range voice. He speaks clearly with a clean, posh accent. However, this is more natural and less cartoony.
- His voice is matter-of-fact. He does not add more energy than he needs to.
It's evident Oliver and Phil seem a little closer than other inmates. Hal and the other inmates stand awkwardly as Oliver and Phil bicker back and forth. Oliver and Phil seem to notice, and stop.
PHIL
Welcome. I am Phil. Respect my kitchen staff, follow the rules of the food hall, and we'll get along. Don't insult my food.
OLIVER
This is Phil. He makes good food, he is not your usual lazy chef.
(whisper)
by the way, you need to do the bidfood order so I can call them for yo-
PHIL
(sounding matter of fact, but not annoyed))
I know, I have it here for you. You know I can call bidfood myself right?
OLIVER
I know, but I don't want you having more stress than you already have.
PHIL
By offloading it onto yourself? You need to give yourself a break.
PHIL
Ok chefs - Officer's lunches! Fish cake, mashed potatoes, beans! One short than normal. Heard?
KITCHEN STAFF
Yes Chef!
Phil continues observing. Forrest passes Phil a spoon with some soup on it. Phil takes it, blows on it gently and then sips it.
PHIL
Good, much better. Add some more salt and you'll be golden.
- english
- british (posh)
- male young adult
- male adult
- british (highbrow)
Welcome. I am Phil. Respect my kitchen staff, follow the rules of the food hall, and we'll get along. Don't insult my food.
I know, I have it here for you. You know I can call bidfood myself right? --- By offloading it onto yourself? You need to give yourself a break.
Ok chefs - Officer's lunches! Fish cake, mashed potatoes, beans! One short than normal. Heard? --- Good, much better. Add some more salt and you'll be golden.