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Our Mission
Heaps Good Casting (HGC) delivers thoughtful, industry led casting direction and consultation for film, television and commercial projects.
Led by working industry professionals, we bring deep experience across film, television, commercials and independent productions, supporting creatives with casting that is considered, collaborative and story driven.
Where Casting Comes to Life
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Our Expertise
With years of experience in the entertainment industry, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you find the perfect talent for your project. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and provide personalized service that exceeds their expectations.
Meet our Casting Directors
Jimmy Lyons
Luke Patrick
Luke Patrick
Jimmy Lyons is a casting director with over 25 years of experience across film, television and theatre.
Born in Houston, Texas, Jimmy studied Fine Arts and Business at Georgetown University before spending more than a decade in Los Angeles working as an actor, writer and story consultant. During this time, he was regularly engaged to rewri
Jimmy Lyons is a casting director with over 25 years of experience across film, television and theatre.
Born in Houston, Texas, Jimmy studied Fine Arts and Business at Georgetown University before spending more than a decade in Los Angeles working as an actor, writer and story consultant. During this time, he was regularly engaged to rewrite and develop optioned material, collaborating closely with producers to strengthen character and narrative.
Jimmy trained extensively at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under Milton Katselas, Allen Barton, Art Cohan and Richard Lawson — an experience that shaped his story-first, performance-driven approach to casting. His background as a working actor and writer allows him to communicate clearly with performers while maintaining a strong understanding of the practical realities of production.
As a playwright, Jimmy’s work has enjoyed critical and commercial success, including a sold-out run of Alter Ego in Los Angeles and New York, and The King, which received critical acclaim at the 2020 Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Based in Australia, Jimmy brings a grounded, production-aware approach to casting, informed by decades of experience both in front of and behind the camera.
Luke Patrick
Luke Patrick
Luke Patrick
Luke Patrick is a casting director who began his professional training with full-time acting education in Melbourne before continuing his development in Sydney, where he trained in the Meisner technique at The Actors Pulse and worked closely with acting coach and actor Luke Ford. His training has also included Chubbuck, Practical Aesthet
Luke Patrick is a casting director who began his professional training with full-time acting education in Melbourne before continuing his development in Sydney, where he trained in the Meisner technique at The Actors Pulse and worked closely with acting coach and actor Luke Ford. His training has also included Chubbuck, Practical Aesthetics and Stella Adler methodologies, giving him a broad, performance-focused approach to character and storytelling.
As an actor, Luke has worked across television series, feature films, short films, commercials and web-based content. He is best known for his core cast role as Frank Warner on the long-running New Zealand television series Shortland Street (2016–2020). In 2024, Luke appeared in feature film Numbered Lives alongside Jeremy Piven.
Luke brings a deep understanding of performance, preparation and collaboration to his casting work. His experience on both sides of the camera informs a casting process that supports actors while delivering clarity, confidence and strong creative outcomes for directors and producers.
"We want to see what you have come up with, what you bring to the table. What you have instinctively imagined. As that’s authentic, true, and raw. If it works, great, if it doesn't, great. Either way you win, because you were authentic to your creative expression as an artist. That’s what truly matters." - LP