Cynthia Erivo has officially joined the cast of Snoop, the Craig Brewer-directed biopic about Snoop Dogg, and she’s taking on a role with serious weight: Afeni Shakur, the Black Panther activist and mother of Tupac. Afeni’s influence on her son’s life and music was the centerpiece of FX’s acclaimed documentary Dear Mama, so this is a story fans already know runs deep.
The film has Jonathan Daviss of Outer Banks fame stepping into the lead as Snoop Dogg, a major leap for the young actor. Erivo, meanwhile, continues an incredible streak of playing real-life icons, having portrayed Aretha Franklin and Harriet Tubman, plus starring in both Wicked films. She’s quickly becoming the go-to for powerhouse biographical roles.
With Brewer at the helm and this cast coming together, Snoop is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated music biopics out there. Afeni Shakur’s activism and her impact on Tupac deserve the spotlight, and Erivo has the range to deliver it. Are you excited to see this story on the big screen?
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