Universal’s Snoop Dogg Biopic Adds Camron Jones to Play Tupac Shakur

The cast of Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic is shaping up, with Camron Jones (“P-Valley,” “Panic”) set to play Tupac Shakur, while Lauren London (“Without Remorse,” “ATL”) will portray Snoop’s late mother, Beverly Tate.

“Outer Banks” alum Jonathan Daviss was previously announced to star as the rap legend in the movie, directed by Craig Brewer (“Hustle and Flow,” “Dolemite Is My Name,” “Song Sung Blue”). In addition to Daviss, Jones and London, Myles Bullock will also star as Dr. Dre.

Universal is set to release “Snoop,” described as the “definitive biopic of entertainment mogul and icon,” on August 6, 2027.

Snoop Dogg is producing the project, which will incorporate music from his vast catalogue, alongside Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer (“8 Mile”) and Allan Mandelbaum and Death Row Pictures president Sara Ramaker. Brewer directs based on his rewrite of Joe Robert Cole’s (co-writer of both “Black Panther” movies) original script.

The film is the first project under Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios. Senior VP of production development Ryan Jones and director of development Tony Ducret will oversee the project for the studio.

Jones is represented by Clear Talent Group and Venture Entertainment Partners and London is represented by WME, FoxRothsChild, Yaneley Arty and 1v1 Entertainment.

THR first reported Jones’ casting, while Deadline noted London’s involvement.