Universal’s upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic has added Cynthia Erivo to its cast, with multiple outlets reporting she will portray Tupac Shakur’s mother, Afeni Shakur. The casting news ties Erivo—known for major stage and screen work—to a key figure in Tupac’s life and in the biopic’s wider story.
The coverage frames Erivo’s role in slightly different ways. Billboard highlights her joining “another film” to her 2027 slate and focuses on the character she will play in Tupac’s life. IGN and Consequence also center the casting as Afeni Shakur, while Consequence adds that Erivo is close to EGOT status. Variety places the announcement within the film’s broader ensemble and describes Snoop as a “definitive” biopic, including mention of the project’s lead.
Hollywood Reporter adds production details, including the director. Other outlets offer more concise, audience-focused framing. Across all sources provided, the consistent element is Erivo’s casting as Afeni Shakur in Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic.
