# Snoop Dogg Biopic Casts Tre Hale as Suge Knight, Jonathan Daviss as Snoop, Lauren London as Mother *Universal Pictures' Snoop, slated for an August 6, 2027 release, adds Tre Hale, Jonathan Daviss and Lauren London to its Los Angeles-based cast as it gears up for a mid-September shoot.* **Section:** Entertainment **Tags:** Entertainment, Industry, Snoop-dogg-biopic, La-filming, Universal-pictures, Death-row-pictures, Casting-news **Reading time:** 3 min The latest casting wave for Universal Pictures' definitive Snoop Dogg biopic, titled Snoop, includes Tre Hale stepping into the role of Death Row co-founder Suge Knight, Jonathan Daviss portraying the rap legend himself, and Lauren London playing his mother Beverly Tate. The announcements were detailed in an exclusive report by [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snoop-dogg-biopic-finds-its-suge-knight-in-tre-hale-1236682417/), which also confirmed that Myles Bullock, Camron Jones and Algee Smith will round out the call sheet as Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur and Warren G respectively. Hale, known for his turn on Netflix’s crime series Nemesis and AppleTV+’s Platonic, joins a cast that already features a blend of emerging talent and seasoned performers. Production is set to kick off in mid-September, shooting on location in and around Los Angeles, under the direction of Craig Brewer. The film will be produced by Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Allan Mandelbaum, alongside Snoop Dogg and Death Row Pictures president Sara Ramaker, marking the first project under Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment. Universal has locked in a wide theatrical release for August 6, 2027, as confirmed by [NBCUniversal](https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/universal-pictures-release-snoop-dogg-biopic-snoop), positioning the movie alongside the studio’s recent successes with music-driven biopics such as Straight Outta Compton. ## Casting the legends: who’s playing who Tre Hale, a series regular on AppleTV+’s Platonic and a recent face on Netflix’s Nemesis, will embody the larger-than-life Suge Knight, the co-founder of Death Row Records whose legal troubles culminated in a 28-year manslaughter sentence. Hale’s casting was highlighted by [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snoop-dogg-biopic-finds-its-suge-knight-in-tre-hale-1236682417/), which noted his upcoming role in the action thriller Empire City alongside Gerard Butler and Hayley Atwell. Jonathan Daviss, best known for his turn on Netflix’s Outer Banks, has been tapped to play Calvin Broadus, Snoop Dogg, from his Long Beach roots to his rise as a global rap icon. Lauren London, a Los Angeles native with a career spanning Netflix’s You People and the film Without Remorse, will portray Beverly Tate, Snoop’s mother, a role that brings her full circle with the rapper after early-2000s music-video collaborations. London’s casting was announced in an exclusive by [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/08/snoop-dogg-movie-lauren-london-1237049951/). ## At a Glance - **RELEASE DATE:** August 6, 2027 (wide) – [NBCUniversal](https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/universal-pictures-release-snoop-dogg-biopic-snoop) - **DIRECTOR:** Craig Brewer – [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snoop-dogg-biopic-finds-its-suge-knight-in-tre-hale-1236682417/) - **LEAD ACTOR (SNOOP):** Jonathan Daviss – [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snoop-dogg-biopic-finds-its-suge-knight-in-tre-hale-1236682417/) - **SUGE KNIGHT CAST:** Tre Hale – [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snoop-dogg-biopic-finds-its-suge-knight-in-tre-hale-1236682417/) - **SNOOP'S MOTHER CAST:** Lauren London – [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/08/snoop-dogg-movie-lauren-london-1237049951/) - **PRODUCTION START:** Mid-September (Los Angeles area) – [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snoop-dogg-biopic-finds-its-suge-knight-in-tre-hale-1236682417/) ## From script to screen: production plans and industry context Craig Brewer, the director behind Song Sung Blue and Hustle & Flow, will helm Snoop, bringing his experience with music-centric storytelling to the project. The film’s production will commence in mid-September in Los Angeles, leveraging the city’s iconic neighborhoods that shaped West Coast hip-hop. Universal Pictures will release the movie on August 6, 2027, taking the slot of an untitled Universal Event Film, as reported by [NBCUniversal](https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/universal-pictures-release-snoop-dogg-biopic-snoop). The biopic will feature tracks from Snoop’s extensive catalog, overseen by studio music executives, and will be the inaugural release under Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment. The biopic follows Universal’s proven formula for music-driven dramas. Straight Outta Compton, released in 2015, grossed more than $200 million worldwide and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, setting a benchmark for future projects. By pairing a seasoned production team, Brian Grazer, Allan Mandelbaum, and Snoop Dogg himself, with a fresh cast, the studio aims to capture both the cultural impact of the 1990s rap scene and the contemporary relevance of Snoop’s brand. ## Curator's Note Los Angeles has been the cradle of West Coast hip-hop, and Snoop Dogg’s story is inseparable from the city’s streets, studios and cultural mythos. This biopic not only revisits that era with a local cast but also brings a major production back to LA neighborhoods, reinforcing the city’s role as a hub for music-driven cinema and offering residents a chance to see their own history dramatized on the big screen. --- Curated by VIBES News Desk · Published 2026-08-26 Source: https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-08-26-snoop-dogg-biopic-casts-tre-hale-as-suge Cite as: CurationsLA, "Snoop Dogg Biopic Casts Tre Hale as Suge Knight, Jonathan Daviss as Snoop, Lauren London as Mother", https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-08-26-snoop-dogg-biopic-casts-tre-hale-as-suge (published 2026-08-26). License: CC-BY-SA-4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Structured manifest: https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-08-26-snoop-dogg-biopic-casts-tre-hale-as-suge/manifest.json