Snoop Dogg biopic in the works; rapper reveals actor chosen to play him

Snoop Dogg biopic in the works; rapper reveals actor chosen to play him

Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., surprised attendees at CinemaCon in Las Vegas with the news.

Snoop Dogg Biopic Sets 2027 Release Date With ‘Outer Banks’ Star Playing West Coast Rap Legend

Snoop Dogg's biopic is set for 2027 with Jonathan Daviss playing the West Coast rap legend.

Snoop Dogg Takes the Stage at CinemaCon to Hype Upcoming Biopic Starring Jonathan Daviss

CinemaCon got an unexpected jolt of West Coast energy when Snoop Dogg stepped onstage to celebrate his upcoming biopic, joined by Jonathan Daviss, who’s set to play the hip-hop icon on the big screen. The untitled film, will be directed by Craig Brewer, has been in the works for a while, but now it’s officially gearing up to roll cameras.Snoop opened Universal Pictures’ presentation with an easygoing vibe, clearly excited about what’s coming. Wh…

‘Snoop’ Biopic Sets 2027 Release — Craig Brewer is Directing

Universal has announced their Snoop Dogg biopic, “Snoop,” will release in theaters next year. The rapper confirmed the film will be Rated R, and according to producer Donna Langley, it will have the same vibes as “Straight Outta Compton.” Jonathan Daviss will be playing the rapper. Daviss is best known for playing Pope Heyward on Netflix’s hit series “Outer Banks.” Raised in Tennessee and later Texas, he began acting in small TV roles before lan…