Lindsay Goyette-Burke has been promoted to the newly created position of head of talent and casting, Argonon USA.
Reporting into Argonon USA CEO Joe Weinstock, Goyette-Burke’s remit will be across Argonon labels Rose Rock Entertainment and Leopard USA, supporting the expansion of both companies’ pipeline of commissioned series and funded developments.
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Goyette-Burke was previously director of casting and talent for ITV, where she oversaw casting for History Channel shows “Forged in Fire” and “American Restoration.” She also contributed to the casting for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She will continue to oversee the casting department for series “House Hunters International” for HGTV.
Argonon, a global production group headquartered in the U.K. and U.S., has a joint venture with Scottish indie production company Bandicoot, founded by Daniel Nettleton and Derek McLean, which makes the U.K. version of “The Masked Singer” as well as “The Masked Dancer.” The superindie is continuing to grow its American operations. Recent senior appointments across Argonon USA include Weinstock as CEO, Darryl Cordova as senior director of development at Rose Rock and the promotion of Travis Schoen to VP, production and development, Rose Rock.
Since launching in 2022, Rose Rock has created and developed a slate of original programming including “Last Chance Garage” for Motor Trend, with more in the works for U.S. networks.
Weinstock and Argonon USA COO COO Steven McGovern said in a joint statement: “With multiple new projects at the development and commissioning stage and the creative sector now back on an upwards trajectory, the timely appointment of Lindsay Goyette-Burke in this new role further expands our U.S. senior team, supporting our plans for rapid growth. Lindsay is a stellar casting director whose track record in managing global talent and identifying unique characters across America aligns with our creative programming ambitions.”
James Burstall, Argonon’s global CEO and executive chair, Argonon USA added: “We’re encouraged by recent meetings with networks and streamers who are actively seeking new content for 2024 and beyond as the U.S. creative economy begins to turn. With a hyper-focus on U.S. growth through our West Coast hub and with significant investment in a world class U.S. senior team, Lindsay will enhance our creative output across our expanding range of U.S. commissions and funded developments.”
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