Accidental Texan Explained

Director:Mark Lambert Bristol
Screenplay:Julie B. Denny
Cinematography:Matthew Wise
Editing:James K. Crouch
Distributor:Roadside Attractions
Runtime:104 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Gross:$292,687[1] [2]

Accidental Texan (formerly titled Chocolate Lizards) is a 2023 American comedy-drama film directed by Mark Lambert Bristol, and starring Thomas Haden Church, Rudy Pankow, Carrie-Anne Moss and Bruce Dern. It is based on the 1999 novel Chocolate Lizards by Cole Thompson.[3] [4]

The film was released in the United States by Roadside Attractions on 8 March 2024.

Premise

When Harvard grad Erwin gets kicked off the set of his first acting gig for leaving his phone on, he flees in his car only to break down deep in Texas oil country. Lacking funds to repair his car, he accepts local driller Merle's offer to work on his site. He then discovers the project is failing and Merle begs him to help by acting as an oil expert leading the project.[5]

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in Austin, Texas on October 13, 2021,[7] and also took place that month in Bartlett, Texas.[8]

Release

The film premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 29, 2023.[9] [10]

In January 2024, it was announced that Roadside Attractions acquired North American distribution rights to the film.

Accidental Texan was released theatrically on March 8, 2024.[11] [1]

Reception

Joe Leydon of Variety wrote: "The next time you hear someone complain that they sure don't make them like they used to, point them in the direction of Accidental Texan, an unapologetically old-fashioned feel-good dramedy that, with a few minor tweaks, could pass as a newly rediscovered family-friendly feature from the mid-1970s".[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Accidental Texan. Box Office Mojo. May 24, 2024.
  2. Web site: Accidental Texan. The Numbers. May 24, 2024.
  3. Web site: Grobar. Matt. 'Chocolate Lizards': Rudy Pankow Joins Carrie-Anne Moss, Thomas Haden Church, Bruce Dern & More In Indie Dramedy. October 27, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. November 20, 2021. November 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211120154948/https://deadline.com/2021/10/chocolate-lizards-rudy-pankow-to-star-in-indie-dramedy-1234863398/. live.
  4. Web site: Kay. Jeremy. Taylor & Dodge boards sales on 'Chocolate Lizards' starring Thomas Haden Church, Rudy Pankow, Carrie-Anne Moss (exclusive). February 27, 2023. Screen Daily. April 18, 2023. March 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230328141546/https://www.screendaily.com/news/taylor-and-dodge-boards-sales-on-chocolate-lizards-starring-thomas-haden-church-rudy-pankow-carrie-anne-moss-exclusive/5179702.article. live.
  5. Web site: Roadside Attractions Buys Thomas Haden Church, Rudy Pankow Comedy 'Accidental Texan' (EXCLUSIVE). February 18, 2024.
  6. News: Watts. Elena Anita. Movie role in Bluebonnet Youth Ranch auction goes to Karnes City resident. November 11, 2021. The Victoria Advocate. November 20, 2021. November 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211120154512/https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/movie-role-in-bluebonnet-youth-ranch-auction-goes-to-karnes-city-resident/article_dc2830f0-4317-11ec-b35f-2330d1c7509e.html. live.
  7. Web site: Production Begins in Austin, Texas on Chocolate Lizards. October 15, 2021. Cision. November 20, 2021. August 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230831231724/https://www.prweb.com/releases/production_begins_in_austin_texas_on_chocolate_lizards/prweb18263698.htm. live.
  8. News: Jaklewicz. Greg. Twenty years in the making: Abilenian's novel 'Chocolate Lizards' finally becoming a movie. October 23, 2021. Abilene News-Reporter. December 31, 2021. August 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230831231730/https://www.reporternews.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reporternews.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2Fgreg-jaklewicz%2F2021%2F10%2F21%2Fabilenians-novel-chocolate-lizards-finally-becoming-movie%2F6108337001%2F. live.
  9. News: Cummings. Tommy. Premieres dot Dallas International Film Festival's schedule. April 11, 2013. The Dallas Morning News. April 21, 2023. August 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230831231716/https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/movies/2023/04/11/premieres-dot-dallas-international-film-festivals-schedule/?outputType=amp. live.
  10. Web site: Gray. Kevin. 5 Things to Know About the 2023 Dallas International Film Festival. April 11, 2023. Thrillist. April 21, 2023. August 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230831231715/https://www.thrillist.com/amphtml/events/dallas/dallas-international-film-festival. live.
  11. Lang. Brent. Roadside Attractions Buys Thomas Haden Church, Rudy Pankow Comedy Accidental Texan (Exclusive). January 24, 2024. Variety. February 15, 2024.
  12. Web site: Leydon . Joe Leydon. Joe . 2024-03-08 . Accidental Texan Review: Amiably Old-Fashioned Dramedy Showcases Appealing Performance by Thomas Haden Church . 2024-03-08 . Variety.

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