Nicholas Thurkettle - Voice Actor
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Actor/Writer/Filmmaker. Shakespeare junkie. Road tripper. Cat lover. Profile pic by @missluuna.bsky.social linktr.ee/nthurkettle
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Here's what the stream was for! I've opened up a Cameo account for anyone who'd like a little custom message for themselves or a friend. (*Don't order a message for your enemies, I'll turn it down.) www.cameo.com/nthurkettle
If you prefer watching movies over consuming content, this is the best streamer and it's not even close. Human-curated, ever-evolving, spanning the whole history of the art form, with no commercials and you can watch the credits in bloody peace. And they show Godzilla the respect he deserves.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If you prefer watching movies over consuming content, this is the best streamer and it's not even close. Human-curated, ever-evolving, spanning the whole history of the art form, with no commercials and you can watch the credits in bloody peace. And they show Godzilla the respect he deserves.
"Taming of the Shrew" brought a lot of joy & laughs to audiences this weekend. As usual, playing a Shakespeare work unlocks so many insights. I'm closer to understanding Kate/Petruchio than before, though I still had to do a lot of trusting the words and my scene partner. He's so different from me.
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
"Taming of the Shrew" brought a lot of joy & laughs to audiences this weekend. As usual, playing a Shakespeare work unlocks so many insights. I'm closer to understanding Kate/Petruchio than before, though I still had to do a lot of trusting the words and my scene partner. He's so different from me.
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
Well that definitely takes the prize for the craziest thing to ever happen to me in a Chipotle.
(Feel free to use that as a writing prompt; I just needed to mark the moment for posterity.)
(Feel free to use that as a writing prompt; I just needed to mark the moment for posterity.)
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Well that definitely takes the prize for the craziest thing to ever happen to me in a Chipotle.
(Feel free to use that as a writing prompt; I just needed to mark the moment for posterity.)
(Feel free to use that as a writing prompt; I just needed to mark the moment for posterity.)
That's the end of "The War Games." Meaning the end of Series 6 of classic "Who," the end of the Second Doctor outside special guest appearances, black-and-white eps, lost/reconstructed stories, and 40+ episode seasons. And we have an entirely new understanding of the Doctor and what drives them.
a black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo and bow tie
ALT: a black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo and bow tie
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November 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
That's the end of "The War Games." Meaning the end of Series 6 of classic "Who," the end of the Second Doctor outside special guest appearances, black-and-white eps, lost/reconstructed stories, and 40+ episode seasons. And we have an entirely new understanding of the Doctor and what drives them.
When I'm chatting with audience members after a show and a lull hits, I'll often ask how they found out about it. A guy at our brewery venue tonight: "I was in the bathroom and saw the flier on the wall while I was peeing."
Honestly probably how they found out about shows in Shakespeare's time too.
Honestly probably how they found out about shows in Shakespeare's time too.
November 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM
When I'm chatting with audience members after a show and a lull hits, I'll often ask how they found out about it. A guy at our brewery venue tonight: "I was in the bathroom and saw the flier on the wall while I was peeing."
Honestly probably how they found out about shows in Shakespeare's time too.
Honestly probably how they found out about shows in Shakespeare's time too.
"Now, Kate, I am a husband for your turn,
For by this light, whereby I see they beauty,
Thy beauty that doth make me like thee well,
Thou must be married to no man but me."
Tonight - one of the most challenging Shakespeare roles I've ever attempted, Petruchio in "Taming of the Shrew." Wish me luck!
For by this light, whereby I see they beauty,
Thy beauty that doth make me like thee well,
Thou must be married to no man but me."
Tonight - one of the most challenging Shakespeare roles I've ever attempted, Petruchio in "Taming of the Shrew." Wish me luck!
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"Now, Kate, I am a husband for your turn,
For by this light, whereby I see they beauty,
Thy beauty that doth make me like thee well,
Thou must be married to no man but me."
Tonight - one of the most challenging Shakespeare roles I've ever attempted, Petruchio in "Taming of the Shrew." Wish me luck!
For by this light, whereby I see they beauty,
Thy beauty that doth make me like thee well,
Thou must be married to no man but me."
Tonight - one of the most challenging Shakespeare roles I've ever attempted, Petruchio in "Taming of the Shrew." Wish me luck!
I reference "First Cow" all the time; a singular piece of Western revisionism and an aching fable of two misfits who steal a brief spell of kinship and rebellion on a harsh and exploitative frontier. It's a key touchstone in the pitch deck for a film I want to make someday. What a great series idea.
Thank you to our friends at Filmbot for their support in presenting this amazing series, kicking off at The Frida on Dec 12 with PIG and RED ROCKET. RELIC, THE WILD GOOSE LAKE, & RELIC on Dec 13th. THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF & WOLFWALKERS on Dec 14 🎬️
🎟️: thefridacinema.org/film-series/...
🎟️: thefridacinema.org/film-series/...
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I reference "First Cow" all the time; a singular piece of Western revisionism and an aching fable of two misfits who steal a brief spell of kinship and rebellion on a harsh and exploitative frontier. It's a key touchstone in the pitch deck for a film I want to make someday. What a great series idea.
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Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
Six eps into Doctor Who's "The War Games." After a ripping, action-packed first five that exceptionally arranged a progression of mind-blowing reveals, this chapter felt a little more padded. One SLIGHTLY important detail: the first-ever use of the words "Time Lords." Probably going to matter later.
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Six eps into Doctor Who's "The War Games." After a ripping, action-packed first five that exceptionally arranged a progression of mind-blowing reveals, this chapter felt a little more padded. One SLIGHTLY important detail: the first-ever use of the words "Time Lords." Probably going to matter later.
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We're currently looking for a Voice and Casting Director for Demeter: The Harvest Dies With You!
This is a PAID position!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
(Casting calls for voice actors will begin AFTER this role has been filled)
#voiceactor #voiceacting
This is a PAID position!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
(Casting calls for voice actors will begin AFTER this role has been filled)
#voiceactor #voiceacting
Demeter - Voice Recruitment
Voice Recruitment GENRE: Drama / Mystery SETTING: Fantasy Ancient Greece SYNOPSIS: The Goddess of the Harvest, Demeter, lived in relative peace with her daughter Persephone. However, upon her sudden d...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We're currently looking for a Voice and Casting Director for Demeter: The Harvest Dies With You!
This is a PAID position!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
(Casting calls for voice actors will begin AFTER this role has been filled)
#voiceactor #voiceacting
This is a PAID position!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
(Casting calls for voice actors will begin AFTER this role has been filled)
#voiceactor #voiceacting
Finally finished “Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles,” the 1975 Belgian art film directed by Chantal Akerman which shocked the cinema world in 2022 by unexpectedly winning the prestigious “Sight and Sound” critics’ poll, held once per decade to crown the greatest film ever made. 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Finally finished “Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles,” the 1975 Belgian art film directed by Chantal Akerman which shocked the cinema world in 2022 by unexpectedly winning the prestigious “Sight and Sound” critics’ poll, held once per decade to crown the greatest film ever made. 🧵
Wrapped my movie role! Crazy how fast it can go. Got the offer Wednesday afternoon, crammed to memorize ten pages of dialogue and make space in my schedule, filmed my scenes yesterday and today, and ta-da! New feature credit. Now back to rehearsing Shakespeare.
November 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Wrapped my movie role! Crazy how fast it can go. Got the offer Wednesday afternoon, crammed to memorize ten pages of dialogue and make space in my schedule, filmed my scenes yesterday and today, and ta-da! New feature credit. Now back to rehearsing Shakespeare.
The outside world the moment I have to record a voice audition.
November 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The outside world the moment I have to record a voice audition.
I'm less self-conscious now at places with food when I ask what's in the food so I can consider my sensitivities/preferences. But the way people think you can just skip details. Today I bought a ham and cheese croissant, bit in, and there was a damn CORNICHON in there to jumpscare my taste buds.
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I'm less self-conscious now at places with food when I ask what's in the food so I can consider my sensitivities/preferences. But the way people think you can just skip details. Today I bought a ham and cheese croissant, bit in, and there was a damn CORNICHON in there to jumpscare my taste buds.
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
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Kotaku wants to get in touch with developers about how AI is being used in your studio.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Kotaku wants to get in touch with developers about how AI is being used in your studio.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
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New on the Ponett Gazette: I rewatched the first season of The Simpsons for the first time and felt the need to write a blog post about it. I think it finds its groove way faster than people give it credit for, but the rough edges also kind of fascinate me ponett.dog/blog/in-defe...
In defense of The Simpsons' first season
Depending on who you ask, the first season of The Simpsons might not be included as part of the show's beloved 'golden age' up through season 8. It's kind of an odd transitional stage between the orig...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
New on the Ponett Gazette: I rewatched the first season of The Simpsons for the first time and felt the need to write a blog post about it. I think it finds its groove way faster than people give it credit for, but the rough edges also kind of fascinate me ponett.dog/blog/in-defe...
If you observe how often pigs get cast as buffoons or villains on "The Muppet Show," it gives you some perspective on what Miss Piggy's had to fight through and how enraging Kermit's blitheness can be sometimes.
November 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
If you observe how often pigs get cast as buffoons or villains on "The Muppet Show," it gives you some perspective on what Miss Piggy's had to fight through and how enraging Kermit's blitheness can be sometimes.
I thought when I joined SAG-AFTRA my days of doing weird, no-budget indie features was over, but thanks to the new microbudget agreement, another of them has found me. Booked it, y'all! Filming this weekend; still feeling out what I'm permitted to share but this one looks EXTRA weird.
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I thought when I joined SAG-AFTRA my days of doing weird, no-budget indie features was over, but thanks to the new microbudget agreement, another of them has found me. Booked it, y'all! Filming this weekend; still feeling out what I'm permitted to share but this one looks EXTRA weird.
Finished "The Space Pirates," which is a significant benchmark in running classic "Doctor Who" - the last broadcast serial with lost episodes. So no more animation or telesnap reconstructions, which could be a real trial to watch. There is "Shada" in the future, which is a category unto itself...
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Finished "The Space Pirates," which is a significant benchmark in running classic "Doctor Who" - the last broadcast serial with lost episodes. So no more animation or telesnap reconstructions, which could be a real trial to watch. There is "Shada" in the future, which is a category unto itself...
Attending a SAG workshop on auditioning for videogames. Nobody ever taught me. I've been...
Winging it.
Winging it.
a close up of a woman 's butt in a video game .
ALT: a close up of a woman 's butt in a video game .
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November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Attending a SAG workshop on auditioning for videogames. Nobody ever taught me. I've been...
Winging it.
Winging it.
Seen multiple people on the Interwebs saying that "Pinnec is the Lu Bu" in "Hyrule Warriors" and I'm afraid I have to flaunt my inexperience with "Dynasty Warriors" and ask for an explanation. Is it good to be the Lu Bu?
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Seen multiple people on the Interwebs saying that "Pinnec is the Lu Bu" in "Hyrule Warriors" and I'm afraid I have to flaunt my inexperience with "Dynasty Warriors" and ask for an explanation. Is it good to be the Lu Bu?
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This affects you - the audience - more than you think.
Because there are no residual payments on videogames, many actors rely on convention appearances as a replacement income.
Because cons = $, cons have begun expecting talent to make it through YOU (no appearance fee).
You’ve been tip-cultured.
Because there are no residual payments on videogames, many actors rely on convention appearances as a replacement income.
Because cons = $, cons have begun expecting talent to make it through YOU (no appearance fee).
You’ve been tip-cultured.
Ask literally any voice actor if they get royalties from the video games they worked on.
They will tell you no. They might even laugh.
Now imagine any developer actively trying to use AI VO to save money wanting to offer something like that.
They will tell you no. They might even laugh.
Now imagine any developer actively trying to use AI VO to save money wanting to offer something like that.
Also, re: "they get royalties", how much money is that? Does it make up for the lack of continued work?
Paying next to nothing is still "getting paid royalties" but is functionally nothing.
Paying next to nothing is still "getting paid royalties" but is functionally nothing.
November 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This affects you - the audience - more than you think.
Because there are no residual payments on videogames, many actors rely on convention appearances as a replacement income.
Because cons = $, cons have begun expecting talent to make it through YOU (no appearance fee).
You’ve been tip-cultured.
Because there are no residual payments on videogames, many actors rely on convention appearances as a replacement income.
Because cons = $, cons have begun expecting talent to make it through YOU (no appearance fee).
You’ve been tip-cultured.
We’re in another healthy round of discourse on AI voicing in games, and I saw an argument made that’s worth spotlighting - the idea that a developer may have an extremely last-minute tweak and corralling a studio, engineer, director, and actor on short notice may be impossible. Let’s poke at that 🧵
November 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We’re in another healthy round of discourse on AI voicing in games, and I saw an argument made that’s worth spotlighting - the idea that a developer may have an extremely last-minute tweak and corralling a studio, engineer, director, and actor on short notice may be impossible. Let’s poke at that 🧵