By: Ryan Ranc
“Accidental Texan,” based on the 1999 book “Chocolate Lizards” by Cole Thompson, follows the story of failed actor Erwin (Rudy Pankow) after his car breaks down in middle-of-nowhere Texas. He seeks the help of borderline-bankrupt oil digger Merle (Thomas Haden Church) who promises to help him if Erwin agrees to use his acting skills to outwit a corrupt oil company.