The film stars Miles Teller as a talented young jazz drummer who is pushed past his potential by a drill sergeant - like instructor (J.K. Simmons). (moviemezzanine.com)
Talking about his new film Whiplash in which he plays an aspiring jazz drummer who's both tortured and inspired by his brilliant teacher, Teller tells W, «When I first read Whiplash, I was feeling dead inside. (etonline.com)
Teller plays an aspiring jazz drummer who is at odds with his intimidating instructor, played by J.K. Simmons. (moviemezzanine.com)