Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur's Mother Snoop Dogg Biopic
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Cynthia Erivo has joined the cast of Universal Pictures' biopic "Snoop," which chronicles the life of music icon Snoop Dogg, with production underway in southern California.
- Erivo will portray Afeni Shakur, the mother of rapper Tupac Shakur, highlighting her complex relationship with her son; Camron Jones will play Tupac, while Jonathan Daviss stars as Snoop Dogg.
- The film is directed by Craig Brewer and produced by Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Allan Mandelbaum, Snoop Dogg, and Sara Ramaker, incorporating music from Snoop Dogg’s extensive catalog.
- Erivo, known for her acclaimed roles in Universal's "Wicked" films and the "Prima Facie" adaptation, continues to expand her filmography with this high-profile project alongside a notable ensemble cast.
- The biopic aims to explore the influential careers and personal stories of Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, set against the backdrop of 1990s Long Beach and the rap music scene.
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