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Snoop Dogg Biopic: Daviss Stars as Hip Hop Icon
16 Apr
Summary
- Filming begins this summer in Los Angeles.
- The film chronicles Snoop Dogg's rise to fame.
- Craig Brewer directs the upcoming biopic.

An untitled biopic chronicling the life of hip hop icon Snoop Dogg is set to commence filming in Los Angeles this summer. The film, directed by Craig Brewer, will feature actor Jonathan Daviss in the lead role, portraying the rise to fame of Calvin Broadus Jr. Snoop Dogg himself is involved in the production, alongside Brian Grazer.
Donna Langley of NBCUniversal Entertainment described the project as the "spiritual cousin" to 'Straight Outta Compton.' The biopic aims to capture the journey of Snoop Dogg, from his early days and the release of his smash debut album 'Doggystyle' to his multifaceted career in film and television. A trailer is anticipated to be released next year.