Snoop Dogg Biopic Finds Its Nate Dogg And Kurupt
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Laya DeLeon Hayes, Olly Sholotan, Corey Champagne, and Jonica Booth have been cast in Universal Pictures' biopic "Snoop," portraying key figures in Snoop Dogg's life including his wife Shante Broadus and fellow artists Kurupt, Nate Dogg, and The Lady of Rage.
- The film will be directed by Craig Brewer, based on his rewrite of Joe Robert Cole’s original script, with Snoop Dogg and Sara Ramaker producing alongside Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer and Allan Mandelbaum.
- "Snoop" will feature music from Snoop Dogg’s extensive catalogue and marks the first project under Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment, signaling the brand’s expansion into film and onscreen storytelling.
- The production is overseen by Universal’s Senior VP of Production Development Ryan Jones and Director of Development Tony Ducret, with Michael Beugg and Jeb Brody serving as executive producers.
- The cast members are represented by various agencies and legal teams, highlighting the professional backing behind the project.
