June 10, 2025: Outer Banks star Jonathan Daviss is stepping into some legendary shoes — he’s set to play Snoop Dogg in the much-anticipated Universal Pictures biopic, directed by Hustle & Flow filmmaker Craig Brewer. This marks the definitive on-screen portrayal of the West Coast rap icon, Calvin Broadus Jr., famously known as Snoop Dogg.
Daviss, known for his role as Pope in Netflix’s Outer Banks, was recently cast after the studio finalized Brewer as the director. He’ll be bringing to life the early days of Snoop’s career, from his roots in Long Beach to his meteoric rise in hip hop under Death Row Records with the release of his groundbreaking debut album Doggystyle. The film promises to showcase not just his musical genius but his cultural impact — from collaborations with Dr. Dre to viral moments like his appearances at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Snoop Dogg himself is producing the film alongside Brian Grazer and Sara Ramaker, president of Death Row Pictures. This project also marks the first movie under Death Row Pictures’ new partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, signaling a major push into cinematic storytelling.
Jonathan Daviss has previously appeared in Netflix’s Do Revenge opposite Maya Hawke and Sophie Turner, as well as in Age of Summer and Edge of the World. His casting adds fresh energy to a film that’s expected to explore Snoop Dogg’s evolution — from gangsta rap pioneer to global icon.
Following the success of 8 Mile and Straight Outta Compton, Universal aims to deliver another powerful hip hop biopic. With Brewer’s direction and Daviss’s rising star power, this Snoop Dogg story is one to watch.