Accidental Texan Soundtrack: Get ready for the American comedy-drama film Accidental Texan, also known as Chocolate Lizards.
Mark Lambert Bristol directed the film, which was written by Julie B Denny and Cole Thompson. The film’s main stars include Thomas Haden Church, Carrie-Anne Moss, Rudy Pankow, Bruce Dern, and Julio Cesar Cedillo.
Quick Facts
| Title | Accidental Texan (a.k.a. Chocolate Lizards) |
| Director | Mark Lambert Bristol |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Release Date | March 8, 2024 (United States, Roadside Attractions) |
| Composer | Carl Thiel & Stephen Barber |
| Studio/Distributor | Roadside Attractions |
| Cast | Thomas Haden Church, Carrie-Anne Moss, Rudy Pankow, Bruce Dern, Julio Cesar Cedillo |
| Status | Released; currently streaming on Hulu, also available to rent/buy on Prime Video and Apple TV |
The film is based on Cole Thompson’s 1999 novel Chocolate Lizards, published by St. Martin’s Press.
Who Composed Accidental Texan Soundtrack?
Carl Thiel: The score for Accidental Texan was composed by Carl Thiel, a Los Angeles-based composer, music producer, and engineer who has spent much of his career working with director Robert Rodriguez. Thiel’s real film credits include Sin City (2005) and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014), Machete (2010) and Machete Kills (2013), Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003), Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002), Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), and Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011), Grindhouse: Planet Terror (2007), and additional/uncredited music work on Hot Fuzz (2007). (Note: an earlier version of this page incorrectly credited Thiel with composing Alita: Battle Angel, which was actually scored by Tom Holkenborg/Junkie XL — that credit has been corrected.)
Stephen Barber: Co-composer Stephen Barber is a veteran film and concert composer, arranger, and orchestrator who has worked with artists including David Byrne, John Legend, and Rosanne Cash, and studied composition privately with John Corigliano.
Accidental Texan Soundtrack List
Below is the complete soundtrack list from the Carl Thiel & Stephen Barber score album:
- Erwin Arrives (1:26)
- The Walk to the Set (1:18)
- Oh Shit (0:25)
- A Fallen Star (2:15)
- Guided to Town (1:45)
- West Texas Baptism (2:27)
- Escape from Chicken Heist (1:29)
- You Gotta Be the Land Man (0:47)
- Grandad’s Pecan Trees (1:01)
- Poking Around in the Plats Office (1:27)
- Searching for a Lease (1:54)
- I Have One Week (1:27)
- How Do We Get into Sun Pride (1:13)
- Erwin Overhears Dugan (0:59)
- Waddaya Think, Eddie (0:44)
- Defeated (1:10)
- Life Goes On (1:17)
- We’re Back in Business (1:54)
- Bullheading All the Way (2:33)
- Helicopter Attack (2:38)
- An Odd Thing About Life (2:49)
- The Last Push (7:05)
- A New Day (1:04)
- You’re an Oil Man Now (1:54)
You can explore the complete soundtrack list on Spotify and Apple Music.
Official Trailer:
You can watch the film’s official trailer here to get a glimpse and connect with the film easily.
According to IMDb, the film’s official synopsis is that Erwin finds himself stranded in Texas, where he’s taken under the wing of a nearly bankrupt oil driller, Merle.
They set off on a wild adventure to outwit a corrupt oil company to hit pay dirt before Merle’s dreams are foreclosed.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Here’s a question for all the viewers: imagine you have planned something different for your life that goes beyond the plan. As the film goes in the same direction, it leaves a question in the mind.
Initially, the film premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 29, 2023. In January, it announced that Roadside Attractions, acquired by North America, would release the film on March 8, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Accidental Texan soundtrack?
The score was composed by Carl Thiel and Stephen Barber. Thiel is best known for his long-running collaboration with director Robert Rodriguez on films like Sin City, Machete, and the Spy Kids series.
Did Carl Thiel compose Alita: Battle Angel?
No. Alita: Battle Angel (2019) was scored by Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL), not Carl Thiel. This page previously contained that error, which has since been corrected.
Is Accidental Texan based on a book?
Yes. The film is based on Cole Thompson’s 1999 novel “Chocolate Lizards,” which is also the film’s alternate title.
Where can I watch Accidental Texan?
Accidental Texan is currently streaming on Hulu, and it’s also available to rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu.
Who stars in Accidental Texan?
The film stars Thomas Haden Church, Carrie-Anne Moss, Rudy Pankow, Bruce Dern, and Julio Cesar Cedillo.
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