The legend of Snoop Dogg is headed to the big screen.
Universal Pictures, in collaboration with Snoop’s own Death Row Pictures, has officially greenlit a major biopic on the West Coast rap icon. Recent casting news confirms that Jonathan Daviss, known for his breakout role as Pope Heyward in Outer Banks, will portray Snoop!
A Top-Tier Creative Team
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Jonathan Daviss, 25, is stepping away from Netflix’s coastal mysteries to bring Long Beach’s Calvin “Snoop” Broadus Jr. to life.
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The movie will be directed by Craig Brewer, whose credits include Hustle & Flow and Dolemite Is My Name.
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The screenplay is co-written by Brewer and Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther, The People v. O.J. Simpson), ensuring depth and narrative nuance.
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Snoop Dogg, Brian Grazer, and Sara Ramaker (president of Death Row Pictures) are producing — marking the first feature under Death Row’s new content partnership with NBCUniversal.
From Long Beach to Legend
The film promises to trace Snoop’s journey from the streets of Long Beach to global superstardom — chronicling everything from his Doggystyle breakthrough to becoming a cultural and entrepreneurial titan.
This comes as part of a larger multi-year deal between Death Row Pictures and NBCUniversal, expanding the label’s reach into mainstream film, TV, and sports entertainment.
Snoop’s Stamp of Approval
Snoop Dogg has publicly praised Daviss’s casting, saying:
“Jonathan is the whole thing… I’ve been able to find somebody that can actually do justice to me while I’m still here.”
The rapper also shared that Daviss connects with his essence, and even his family has warmed to the actor — a strong sign Daviss is stepping into the role with authenticity and resonance.
What’s Next?
The film hasn’t announced a title or release date yet, but with creative heavyweights and Snoop himself involved, expectations are sky-high. Industry insiders are already calling this one of the most anticipated music biopics since Straight Outta Compton.