2013
Whiplash short
Lang appears in the short film that preceded the feature.
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A drummer on both sides of the screen
Carl Tanner in Whiplash and a musician behind the scenes.
Where acting meets drumming
Nate Lang is an American actor, writer and musician whose screen work includes the short and feature versions of Whiplash. His work as a drummer gives context to the film’s demanding rehearsal scenes.
In the 2014 feature directed by Damien Chazelle, Lang plays Carl Tanner, a fellow drummer and rival to Andrew Neiman. The competition between the musicians forms part of the pressure within the conservatory ensemble.
Lang also helped Miles Teller prepare for the drumming scenes. The American Film Institute records his role in teaching Teller the traditional drumstick grip, while Chazelle has described Lang as a coach on set.
Beyond acting, Lang has played drums with the band The Howlin’ Souls. The links below show films currently available in the FLM.RED catalogue.
Selected work
2014
Whiplash
He plays Carl Tanner and helps prepare the drumming performance.
2017
The Howlin’ Souls
Lang’s work as a drummer extends beyond film.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
- American Film Institute — Whiplash
- RogerEbert.com — Damien Chazelle interview
- Boston Globe — Nate Lang
- IMDb — Nate Lang
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.