Halfway to Amarillo

What happens when your characters come to life?

Halfway to Amarillo — Plot

Michael Coleman, a struggling writer battling severe writer’s block, is racing to finish his second novel, an 1880s Western. As pressure mounts, he hits rock bottom, losing his girlfriend and his creative spark. In a surreal twist, his novel’s protagonist, outlaw Eli West, comes to life in modern-day Los Angeles. He is followed by the villainous sheriff Morgan Ambrose. As the two wreak havoc and form an unexpected romantic bond. Michael must wrangle his creations, confront his personal turmoil, and meet his looming deadline.

• Release date
• August 1, 2025
• Runtime
• 82 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Western, Romance
• Director
• Burt Binder

Halfway to Amarillo — Cast

Peter Giles Sheriff Morgan Ambrose Burt Binder Michael Coleman Lindsey G. Smith Naomi Luke Jones Eli West Frank Castillo Jordan Felicia Michaels Mrs. Coleman

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Reinaldo Garcia Dylan

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Warner Hiatt Benny