LEADS AND READS - WEEK OF 4/21 TO 4/27

Erik Sheppard · **Voice Talent** Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 1317

Here we go again.

JJ Wright

They wanted Morgan Freeman, but couldn't afford him.
So I sent them this:

Scott Pollak · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008, 02:10 (GMT) Post subject:

Damn, JJ!!!

That's more like Morgan Freeman than Morgan Freeman!

I'm placing a bet right now that you land that one.

What's interesting is this is the same group that earlier in the week wanted a "Kevin Costner" sound for the EXACT same line. I gave up on the second time the lead came thru.

But awesome job, JJ!

Robert Jadah · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 2627

To hell with Morgan;...I want More JJ.

Voice On!

Allison Scussel · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 928

Damm JJ...that's real tight!

JJ Wright · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008, 20:53 (GMT) Post subject:

Thanks everybody, and yes I got the gig. Quick phone patch and FTP'd the file and done. Now I await payment.

Caryn Clark · **Voice Talent** Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 1000

AWESOME!!!!!!

JJ Wright · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008, 21:19 (GMT) Post subject:

Couldn't resist!

http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/gallery/celebrity_lookalikes_07?pg=4

Diane Havens · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1281

How incredible, JJ -- no wonder you SOUND like him too. And equally handsome.

Congrats on the gig!

David Love · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008, 04:00 (GMT) Post subject:

I tried to give them Niles Crane and Jim Dial.....

Steve Anthony · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008, 17:50 (GMT) Post subject: JJ and Morgan Freeman

I dunno. It'd be easier to tell if JJ wasn't wearing shades. Smile

Jacob Keebler · **Voice Talent** Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 329

I was 74 out of 100 on this. They wanted a character voice. I figure fat chance! I'd love to hear some others...

Travis . · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 55

Today's Attempts...

Aaron Phillips · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 57

Direct lead for the Barber clip, a bit over the top, but it IS an audioplay . He wanted the Barber "Dr. Bruno" to be a bit gruff, but I figured he was fairly quick witted once I had a look at the language. I saw it as Bill the Butcher from Gangs of New York meets Ignacious P. Riley from the book A Confederacy of Dunces (if you haven't read it and like loquacious flowery authors with incredible genius, check it out).

The Justice piece is for a lawyer's office in Louisville, wanted it to sound very conversational, like I was one of their lawyers answering questions in an interview.

Enjoy!

Or don't!

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549

Here's my failed attempt at the Washington seatbelt lead. Here's what the seeker said he wanted: "I am looking for a Roddy McDowell, John Cleese, Geico Lizzard style, interesting character voice to carry these spots. "

Judging from the one star (average rating, 1.7), this wasn't it.