How to Choose the Right Voice Actor for Your Character-Driven Project
When you’re casting voice talent for a creative project - whether it’s a video game, animated series, audiobook or audio drama - you’re not just ticking a box. You’re looking for someone who understands your creative vision, can adapt quickly, and will elevate your content with a distinctive, professional performance that sounds anything but generic.
With the stakes often high and timelines tight, choosing the right voice actor can make or break a project. So how do you make the right call?
Know What You’re Really Looking For
Before anything else, get specific about what you need. Is it a grounded, naturalistic performance for a story-driven game? A colourful mix of character voices across a full-cast audiobook? Or maybe a youthful tone with comic timing for a children’s animation?
Knowing the tone, target audience and emotional range you’re after helps narrow the search. And if your project spans multiple characters or even multiple languages, versatility becomes more than just a bonus - it’s essential.
Versatility That Matches Industry Standards
Casting a versatile voice actor means one performer can deliver a range of distinct, credible characters - saving you time, budget, and creative bandwidth. I regularly voice across genres and formats, from brooding leads in action games to mischievous robot dogs and high-energy narrators. Recent work includes:
• Games – Characters in Mortal Shell, Jagged Alliance 3, Dragon Quest Monsters, and more.
• Animation – Voices for Katie and Tex, a STEM series for children.
• Interactive Audiobooks – 20+ characters in Weirdwood Manor Vol. 2 across multiple accents.
• Narration & Drama – Turning Point: This Is For Everyone radio play for BBC Radio 4 – dynamic news reporter style narration to provide historical context for the central story.
Whether you need someone who can switch from Southern Irish to RP at a moment’s notice, or give weight and emotional depth to a fantasy protagonist, a strong voice actor should be able to deliver it all - accurately, creatively, and on-brand.
Technical Capability & Remote Delivery
You shouldn’t have to compromise on quality because your talent isn’t in the same city (or time zone). I work with clients across the world from my Source Connect certified home studio, delivering broadcast-quality audio remotely - on time, and with minimal fuss. Live directed sessions, fast turnarounds, and flexible availability are all part of the service.
For projects that require precise timing or dubbing to picture, I offer full Pro Tools capability and live collaboration via Zoom or Source Nexus. In other words: whether you’re local or working across borders, your workflow stays seamless.
A Collaborative Approach That Delivers Results
I’ve voiced for major brands, global game studios, national broadcasters, and indie creators. But the process always starts the same: listening to what you want to achieve. I’m here to offer ideas, take direction, and bring a layer of performance that enhances the work you’ve already put in.
Clients often come to me when they need someone who can hit the ground running - especially when there isn’t time or budget to get it wrong. I bring the same energy and precision to every project, big or small. And I genuinely enjoy collaborating with creatives who care about the craft as much as I do.
Let’s Talk
If you’re looking for a voice actor who can meet your high standards, keep up with your pace, and add a human touch to your characters, I’d love to chat.
Drop me a line for a free, no-obligation custom demo - or just to sound out some ideas.