Stephen Lang appeared in Manhunter, the first film to feature the character of Hannibal Lecter. Philip Seymour Hoffman appeared together in the remake, Red Dragon. Hoffman took over Lang's role of Freddy Lounds.
Stephen Lang plays George Washington. He later appeared in Gettysburg and Gods and Generals opposite Jeff Daniels, who played Washington in The Crossing. Both films also feature the character Robert E. Lee, who married Washington's granddaughter.