Snoop Dogg biopic set for August 2027 release, Jonathan Daviss to lead
Los Angeles, July 22
A biopic on rap icon and actor Snoop Dogg is finally happening, with a release date locked!
As per Deadline, Universal Pictures is set to release the Snoop Dogg biopic on August 6, 2027, which will follow the rise of the artist, mogul, and gangsta rap icon.
The project will be directed by Craig Brewer (Song Sung Blue, Hustle & Flow) based on his rewrite of Joe Robert Cole's original script.
Jonathan Daviss will be seen in the titular role.
As a first project under Death Row Pictures' overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment, the film will be produced by Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer, Snoop Dogg and Death Row Pictures President Sara Ramaker.
The film will also incorporate music from the rapper's vast catalogue, including 'Drop it Like It's Hot', 'Gin and Juice', 'What's My Name', and 'Nuthin but a 'G' Thang'.
Further plot details haven't been confirmed; however, it's unclear if the film will take a wide-ranging look at Snoop's career or focus on any one chapter.
A popular rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, producer, DJ, media personality, and entrepreneur, Snoop Dogg made his debut in 1992 when he featured on Dr Dre's debut single titled 'Deep Cover', and then on Dre's landmark debut solo album 'The Chronic'.
The biopic was first announced in 2022, while Snoop shared at CinemaCon that the production is expected to begin this summer.
"Snoop Dogg's life and legacy make him one of the most exciting and influential icons in popular culture. We met with Snoop shortly after he acquired Death Row Records and had the opportunity to hear his story in his own words. We are humbled to be able to create the lasting document of this singular artist," shared Donna Langley of NBCUniversal said when the project was announced.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Not sure about Jonathan Daviss in the lead role. The guy's too young and doesn't have Snoop's swagger. Snoop has a very unique vibe—that laidback, West Coast charisma. Hope the director can capture that, or this could be a disaster. Biopics are tricky, especially when the subject is still alive and active.
Snoop Dogg is a legend, no doubt. But I wonder if they'll show the controversial parts of his life—the gang affiliations, the legal troubles, or will it be a sanitized version? Bollywood does this all the time with biopics, glossing over the messy bits. Hope Universal keeps it real. And yes, 'Gin and Juice' is an anthem even in India! 🍹
As someone who doesn't listen to much hip-hop, I'm still excited. Snoop's personality transcends music—he's in movies, cooking shows, even Olympics commentary! His journey from the streets to being a global brand is inspiring. Kudos to the team for including his early work with Dr. Dre. That's where it all started.
Important to note they're making this under Death Row Pictures—the very label Snoop helped build. That's poetic. But I hope they capture why his music resonated globally, not just in the US. In India, 'Drop It Like It's Hot' was a club staple. The man's got cross-generational appeal. August 2027 is far away, but worth the wait!
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