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Snoop Dogg biopic in the works, 'Outer Banks' actor tapped to play the legendary rapper

  • On June 9, 2025, Craig Brewer confirmed that he will helm an upcoming film about Snoop Dogg, with Jonathan Daviss cast to portray the iconic rapper in the lead role.
  • Universal Pictures and Snoop Dogg have developed the project since 2022, with Joe Robert Cole writing the original script and Brewer reworking it.
  • The film, produced by Snoop Dogg and others, will depict the rapper’s evolution from a hip-hop icon to a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and will mark the debut production of Death Row Pictures.
  • Jonathan Daviss, a 25-year-old Netflix star known for Outer Banks, confirmed his casting via Instagram alongside Snoop Dogg, who captioned his post 'it's time.'
  • The biopic’s release date remains unannounced, but the project aims to highlight Snoop Dogg’s early struggles and lasting influence in music and culture.
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Jonathan Daviss, 25, known from the Outer Banks, is a dynamic actor with a great spirit who is a quick learner, according to Snoop Dogg.

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list23.com broke the news in on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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