Universal’s ‘Snoop’ biopic adds Layla DeLeon Hayes, Olly Sholotan, Corey Champagne and Jonica Booth to cast

Universal Pictures’ definitive biopic of Snoop Dogg, titled “Snoop,” is adding four more actors to its cast, according to an exclusive report by Deadline published on August 26, 2026. The new casting announcements expand the film’s lineup with performances tied to several of the rapper’s closest collaborators and family members.

Deadline reports that Layla DeLeon Hayes will portray Shante Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s wife. The role centers on a personal relationship that has been a recurring element of Snoop Dogg’s public story, and it indicates the production’s focus on both career and family life in its characterization of the entertainer.

The report also says Olly Sholotan will play rapper Kurupt. Kurupt has long been associated with Snoop Dogg’s rise in West Coast hip-hop, and the casting decision places another major figure from that era into the film’s narrative scope.

Corey Champagne is set to portray Nate Dogg, Deadline reports. Nate Dogg is widely known for his collaborations and distinct vocal style, and the casting indicates the film will cover key professional partnerships in Snoop Dogg’s career trajectory.

Deadline further reports that Jonica Booth has been added to the cast, though the excerpt provided in the report is truncated at the character description, ending after “playing The […]”. Because the role name is not fully stated in the available text, this story does not characterize Booth’s part beyond confirming her inclusion as cast under the Deadline announcement.

The announcement is presented as an “exclusive” update on the film’s casting, with Universal Pictures described as producing the project. Beyond the listed casting additions and character assignments that appear in the provided excerpt, Deadline does not include additional verified details such as production timeline, filming start date, or the specific roles for all cast members in the material made available here.

As casting announcements accumulate, the next material steps for the project will typically involve confirmation of the full ensemble and further production updates from Universal or other credited production partners. In the meantime, the newly reported additions suggest the “Snoop” biopic is assembling a blend of family and music-industry roles as it develops its portrayal of the artist’s public and professional history.