After being surprised with the script, John Magaro decided to be part of the project as an actor and producer, but the production took a few years because it was very difficult to find investors for the project.
First title of the script was "Leroy, Texas". But Shane Atkinson changed it because there is actually a city in Texas named Leroy, located in McLennan County.
The wife of Shane Atkinson suggested Steve Zahn for the role of detective Skip.
Shane Atkinson cited Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett as his most important influences, along with Martin McDonagh and Joel and Ethan Coen.
Shane Atkinson chose John Magaro after being impressed with his performance in the film First Cow (2019).