The forthcoming Snoop Dogg biopic is rounding out its cast. And now, we have a pretty full picture of which stars will help bring the film to life!
While the recent news of Cynthia Erivo’s casting may have been met with online disdain this week, some of the other casting choices may inspire a bit more confidence. We’re breaking down who’s playing who so you can get your mind right by the time the film hits screens in August 2027.
Jonathan Daviss
Daviss is taking on the lead role of Snoop Dogg in the film. His previous credits include “Outer Banks,” “Do Revenge,” and “Age of Summer.”
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Lauren London
London will portray Snoop’s mother, Beverly Tate, in the film. Her previous credits include “This Christmas,” “ATL,” and “You People.”
Cynthia Erivo
Erivo was cast as Afeni Shakur, mother of the late Tupac Shakur, in the film. Her previous credits include “Wicked,” “Harriet,” and “Widows.”
Olly Sholotan
“Bel-Air” star Sholotan will portray rapper Kurupt in the film, one of Death Row Records’ first signees. His previous credits include “It’s A Sin” and “Run Hide Fight.”
Algee Smith
Smith is taking on the role of rapper Warren G in the film. His previous credits include “The Gates,” “The New Edition Story,” and “Young. Wild. Free.”
Myles Bullock
Bullock will play rapper, producer and entrepreneur Dr. Dre in the film. His previous credits include “BMF,” “White Men Can’t Jump,” and “The Vince Staples Show.”
Jonica Booth
Booth was cast as rapper The Lady of Rage in the film. Her previous credits include “Rap Sh!t,” “Bad Girls Club: Chicago,” and “Discovering Brooklynn.”
Corey Champagne
Champagne will portray Snoop’s older cousin, the late Nate Dogg, in the film. His previous credits include “Seven Seconds,” “A Jazzman’s Blues,” and “Brown on Blue.”
Swayvo Twain
Twain, legally Michael Archer Jr. (the son of the late D’Angelo and Angie Stone), is taking on the role of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. in the film. Archer, who lost his parents in 2025, will make his acting debut.
Tre Hale
Hale plays Suge Knight in the film. His previous credits include “Nemesis,” “Platonic,” and “National Champions.”
Camron Jones
Jones was cast as the late Tupac Shakur, one of Death Row Records’ biggest artists, in the film. His previous credits include “Panic,” “The Purge,” and “Shameless.”
Laya DeLeon Hayes
Hayes will play Snoop’s wife, Shante Broadus, in the film. Her previous credits include “The Equalizer,” “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster,” and “Raven’s Home.”
Hercy Miller
Miller is taking on a massive role – playing his own father, Percy Miller, a.k.a. Master P, in the film. This will mark his acting debut after playing basketball at LSU.
Zachariah Rogers
Rogers was cast as Snoop’s mentor, The D.O.C. in the film. His previous credits include “P-Valley,” “My Next Sweet Day,” and “Music and Murder.”
