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Cynthia Erivo Cast as Afeni Shakur in Snoop Dogg Biopic
Original: Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur’s Mother in Universal’s Snoop Dogg Biopic (Exclusive)
Cynthia Erivo has been cast to play Tupac Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, in Universal's upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The casting pairs one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation with the story of rap's most famous family, and links two towering West Coast hip-hop figures in a single film. Details on the rest of the cast and a release date have not yet been announced.
Why now: The surprise casting of a major star in a high-profile music biopic from Universal is fresh entertainment news.
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- Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur’s Mother in Universal’s Snoop Dogg Biopic (Exclusive) · The Hollywood Reporter
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