In a delightful Q&A session, Saberspark sat down with the talented voice cast of the animated sensation, “The AMAZING Digital Circus.” This interview brought together a vibrant group of voice actors, each sharing their unique experiences and insights into bringing this beloved series to life. From their initial auditions to their feelings about the show’s unexpected success, the cast members provided a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of voice acting.
Introducing the Cast
Alex Roshan
Alex voices the Ring Master Kane, marking his first major role. “This is kind of my first major role in anything, so I’m still not quite used to all of the going on that comes with all of this,” he admitted. Despite his inexperience, Alex’s portrayal of Kane has already garnered significant attention.
Amanda
Amanda, who plays Ratha, is no stranger to the voice acting world. “I’m a voice actor weirdly in this room of voice actors,” she quipped. Amanda’s extensive resume includes roles in popular games like “Smite,” “Genshin Impact,” and “Destiny.” Her versatile talent brings depth to Ratha’s character.
Ashley Nichols
Ashley, voicing Zubo, comes from an animation background. “This is my first major voice acting role,” she shared, highlighting her transition from animation and cleanup artistry. Known for her work on “Lackadaisy” and the “Animaniacs” reboot, Ashley’s fresh take on Zubo has been well-received.
Lizzy Freeman
Lizzy voices Pomy, adding to her impressive list of credits, which includes “Rent-a-Girlfriend,” “Genshin Impact,” and “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.” “I’m so excited to be on this amazing digital Circus Adventure with all of you wonderful people,” Lizzy exclaimed, reflecting her enthusiasm for the project.
Marissa Lenti
Marissa brings Gangle to life, a departure from her usual anime roles. “I mostly do anime voiceover… but the thing I’m most known for is one of the playable characters in Borderlands 3,” she said. Her portrayal of Gangle, a more delicate character, showcases her range as a voice actor.
Michael Kovach
Michael, who voices Rocky in “Lackadaisy” and Angel Dust in “Hazbin Hotel,” among other roles, brings his experience to “The AMAZING Digital Circus.” “I’ve been in a few of those things,” he modestly noted. His consistent presence in indie animation projects highlights his talent and reliability.
Sean Chiplock
Sean, voicing Kinger, brings a humorous touch to his character. “Since the release of Digital Circus, everyone and their mother wants me to narrate their fan fiction as Kinger,” he joked. Sean’s varied roles, from “Breath of the Wild” to “Persona 5,” demonstrate his adaptability and skill.
The Journey to Success
The cast members shared their experiences of auditioning for the show and the impact of its success. Alex recounted his whirlwind experience: “Episode comes out, starts doing good, it just snowballs and snowballs.” For many, like Amanda and Marissa, the opportunity came through recommendations and auditions. “I was reached out to… because Michael recommended me,” Amanda revealed.
The show’s rapid rise to popularity caught many by surprise. “I was sitting at my desk and I’m like, wow, that’s nearly half the population of the US has watched this one video,” Saberspark remarked. Marissa shared a humorous anecdote about her Twitch stream reaction video gaining unexpected views: “That video now has 850,000 views… I thought it would get 200 views and we’d move on.”
Embracing Indie Animation
The cast emphasized the collaborative and passionate nature of indie animation. “You don’t go into Indie to make money… you go in there because you love it,” Michael stated. Ashley echoed this sentiment, reflecting on her journey and the supportive community: “I finally got back into it and got over that fear… thanks to incredible people like Goose and Michael.”
Sean highlighted the trend of passionate individuals driving the quality of projects: “When you get passionate people in those positions, you’re going to naturally end up with a better product.” The success of “The AMAZING Digital Circus” stands as a testament to the dedication and creativity of its team.
Looking Ahead
As the cast continues to navigate their newfound success, they remain grounded and excited about the future. “I’m curious to see where things go from here,” Alex said, expressing a sentiment shared by his colleagues. With their collective talent and passion, the voice actors of “The AMAZING Digital Circus” are poised to continue captivating audiences and setting new standards in indie animation.
Personal Stories and Aspirations
Ashley Nichols shared a heartfelt story about her early struggles in voice acting and how the supportive indie community helped her overcome past fears. “When I was 15, I tried to get into voice acting… but thanks to incredible people like Goose and Michael, I finally got back into it.”
Marissa Lenti expressed her desire to continue working in the anime space and her hope for the future of indie animation. “I really hope I get to keep doing that… bringing Indie actors into the anime space and surprising everybody with who is in the show is one of the great joys of my life.”
Lizzy Freeman talked about her enduring passion for acting and her commitment to continuing in the industry. “I just love what I do… I’m going to keep pursuing acting in whatever way that means.”
Alex Roshan mentioned his hopes to leverage his newfound recognition to secure more roles, especially in shows he loves like “Spy Family.” “I’m part of this big thing… I want to be on Spy Family.”
How Indie Animation is Evolving
The cast discussed the future of indie animation and its growing prominence. Sean noted, “More and more creators are just going to realize that they can make their own shows… we’re going to just see more and more of these independent cartoons come out.”
Ashley Nichols added, “The next step for Indie animation is making it so that animators and anyone working in this space can have access to things like health care and a livable wage.”
The interview concluded with a sense of optimism and unity among the cast members. They encouraged fans to support the show by purchasing official merchandise and following their individual projects.
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