The following is an interview with Felicia Day (Third Eye, The Guild, Dragon Age: Redemption) regarding her addition to the voice cast of The Last Wardens audio drama through Encyclopocalypse. In this interview, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with Day about her creative process for approaching the role, what she hopes that the audio drama will provide to audiences, and more!
Barbra Dillon, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief: Congratulations on your addition to the cast of The Last Wardens audio drama! As a veteran voice actor, what intrigued you about tackling the role of Riddle?
Felicia Day: I loved the writing in this piece. It’s a fun genre piece that uses the audio medium in a very appropriate way. If I wasn’t in it, I’d listen to it, and that’s always a good litmus test for me.
BD: Your work in front of the camera and behind the microphone has brought countless characters to life on the large and small screens. What can you tell us about your experience in bringing your character to life, and what did you find to be most dynamic or relatable about the character?
FD: I got some interesting direction from the creator: Take inspiration from Ursula in The Little Mermaid. I was so excited to have fun with the role in this way and depart from my usual voice!
BD: Likewise, what can you share with us about your creative process in working with the team behind the scenes, especially given that the story has been adapted from the sequential art medium?
FD: It was a fast process, as all audio productions are for the actors. I was able to record from my home studio and send in pickups very fast. In productions like these, the actors have it easy! Writers, not so much.
BD: As a former co-host of a book club podcast, what makes audio dramas and audio books such a captivating and engaging medium for listeners?
FD: I don’t do my book club anymore (to make room for more of my own book writing!), but I do think that audio productions like The Last Wardens are able to be a great bridge between TV and podcasts. This project is very well produced, and immersive. I love how people can now carry more complex stories around with them in audio form and hope the trend continues.
BD: At Fanbase Press, our #StoriesMatter initiative endeavors to highlight the impact that stories can have on audiences of various mediums. How do you feel that this story may connect with and impact listeners?
FD: I think that we’ve lost a lot of fun genre stories with streaming taking over our media. Gone are the 22-episode supernatural show (many of which I had been on as an actor!). We get these huge, movie-like experiences that are 8 episodes every two years. I love those, but I miss the more comfort watching genre, too. That itch is scratched by this project.
BD: Are there any other projects – past or current – that you would like to highlight for readers?
FD: If you are into audio dramas, my own show, Third Eye, is available on Audible. It’s a comedy about a failed Harry Potter character who’s grown up. Very fun for genre listeners!
BD: Lastly, what is the best way for our readers to find out more about The Last Wardens audio drama and your other work?
FD: I’m everywhere all the time, check out my website at felicia.day for all my new updates, and on socials at /feliciaday!
More information regarding The Last Wardens may be find here.
