Universal Sets Snoop Dogg Biopic for August 2027

Universal Pictures has officially dated the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, "Snoop," for release on August 6, 2027. The film will feature Jonathan Daviss, known for his role in Netflix's "Outer Banks," portraying the iconic rapper and mogul. Craig Brewer, who previously directed "Hustle & Flow," is set to direct the project, working from a script he rewrote, originally penned by Joe Robert Cole. The biopic is expected to incorporate music from Snoop Dogg's extensive catalog.

This film represents the first project to emerge from Death Row Pictures' overall deal with NBCUniversal. The production team includes notable figures such as Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, Snoop Dogg himself, and Sara Ramaker, president of Death Row Pictures. This collaborative effort suggests an ambition for a large-scale production that leverages Snoop Dogg's significant cultural impact.

Universal Pictures has a proven track record with music biopics, having previously distributed successful films like "Straight Outta Compton" and "8 Mile." More recently, the studio was involved with the Michael Jackson film "Michael," which achieved over $1 billion USD in worldwide box office revenue. By positioning the Snoop Dogg story within this lineage, Universal signals its confidence in the West Coast legend's narrative to resonate with audiences and achieve similar commercial success.