Jonathan Daviss to lead biopic on Snoop Dogg

Los Angeles: Hollywood actor Jonathan Daviss, best known for his role in Netflix series "Outer Banks", is set to headline the upcoming biopic on popular rapper Snoop Dogg.

Dogg rose to fame in the 1990's and is known for tracks such as "Sweat", "Let It Roll", "Beautiful" and "Riders on the Storm".

According to the entertainment news outlet The Hollywood Reporter, the 25-year-old actor will portray a rapper in the film. The project is directed by Craig Brewer of "Hustle & Flow" fame.

The Universal Pictures film will have Brewer revise the script, which Joe Robert Cole previously penned.

The untitled film will describe the journey of the rapper to fame. It is produced by Dogg, Brian Grazer and Death Row Pictures president Sara Ramaker.

Daviss most recently appeared in the fourth season of "Outer Banks". It released in two parts, first in October 2024, followed by another in November 2024. It also featured Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes and Madison Bailey.