Accidental Texan

After failing at his first acting job, Erwin finds himself stranded in Texas. He is taken in by Merle, an oil driller facing bankruptcy, and his associate Faye. Together, the three embark on a chaotic journey to outsmart a bank and a corrupt oil corporation in a race to find oil before Merle loses everything.

This comedy-drama was directed by Mark Lambert Bristol and written by Julie B. Denny. The film features Rudy Pankow as Erwin Vandeveer, Thomas Haden Church as Merle, and Carrie-Anne Moss as Faye, with Bruce Dern, Julio Cedillo, and Brad Leland also appearing in the cast. Produced by Roadside Attractions and Julie B. Denny Productions, the project had a budget of 10 million USD.

The movie received a moderate reception from audiences, earning a 6/10 rating on IMDb based on 911 votes and a 6.1/10 rating on TMDB from 18 votes.