Snoop Dogg’s long-gestating biopic has added a high-profile cast member: Michael D’Angelo Archer II—who performs as SwayvoTwain—will portray **The Notorious B.I.G.** in the film, which is scheduled to reach U.S. theaters on Aug. 6, 2027. The casting decision underscores how filmmakers continue to revisit 1990s hip-hop drama, and it raises fresh questions about how two of rap’s most consequential figures will be remembered on screen.
Variety first reported the casting, and SwayvoTwain confirmed his involvement on Instagram, posting a celebratory message to followers. The 29-year-old, who also records music (his most recent single arrived in February), steps into the role of a rapper whose life and death remain defining and divisive chapters in hip-hop history.
Who’s behind the movie
The project is led by director Craig Brewer, known for Hustle & Flow, with producer Brian Grazer and Snoop Dogg himself among the creative forces shepherding the film. That combination signals a blend of mainstream production muscle and Inside-the-culture perspective.
Already announced cast members reflect an attempt to map the 1990s West Coast scene and its rivals:
- Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg
- Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre
- Lauren London as Beverly Tate, Snoop’s mother
- Camron Jones as 2Pac
- Tre Hale as Suge Knight
- Algee Smith as Warren G
- Bentley Green as RBX
- G Perico as Big Reecie Cup
- SwayvoTwain (Michael D’Angelo Archer II) as The Notorious B.I.G.
The ensemble mixes established actors with performers who have roots in the rap community, a choice that could shape the film’s authenticity and audience reception.
Why this casting matters now
Biopics about hip-hop figures have become a recurring film trend: from portrayals linked to 2Pac and Biggie to projects centered on Eminem, 50 Cent and N.W.A. Each film reinterprets its subject for a new generation, and Snoop’s film will invite renewed scrutiny of the East Coast–West Coast tensions that defined the era.
For fans and historians, the depiction of The Notorious B.I.G.—who died in 1997 and has been featured posthumously on several releases—will be watched closely. Snoop and Biggie were on opposite sides of a coast-to-coast feud but also shared moments of respect in the mid-1990s; how the movie handles that nuance will influence public memory.
Beyond legacy, there are practical stakes: casting decisions, performance choices and the film’s tone will affect both critical response and box office prospects when the film opens in August 2027.
Quick facts
- Title: Snoop
- U.S. release date: Aug. 6, 2027
- Director: Craig Brewer
- Producers: Brian Grazer and Snoop Dogg
- Source of casting news: Variety; confirmed by SwayvoTwain on Instagram
As production continues, expect more casting updates and early glimpses of how the film will portray an era that still shapes hip-hop today. For now, SwayvoTwain’s casting as Biggie adds another layer to an already closely observed project.
