Jk Simmons delivered one of his career’s best performances in Whiplash. Many have hailed the Damien Chazelle psychological drama as a modern masterpiece for its performances, screenplay, direction, and sound-mixing. Besides this, Whiplash is also known for earning three Oscars, including Best Supporting Actor for Simmons.

Whiplash stars Miles Teller as a Jazz drummer named Andrew Neiman, who is pushed to his limits by his instructor, Terence Fletcher. A primary part that made Whiplash such a hit was its realism. Jk Simmons shared that his actual music background played a major role in his unforgettable performance.

Jk Simmons’ lifelong dream aided him in his Whiplash role A still from Whiplash | Credits: Sony Pictures Classics

Damien Chazelle stands among the youngest filmmaking talents in Hollywood. He is behind some of the finest movies made in recent times. Even the much-criticized Babylon has some praiseworthy technical details, unlike many recent movies.