Hercy Miller, son of Master P, will portray his own father in Snoop's biopic, focusing on the 1998 No Limit Records signing. Cynthia Erivo also joins the cast.
- November 7, 2026
AceShowbiz - Snoop is set to feature a unique casting choice as Hercy Miller, the son of hip-hop mogul Master P, will portray his own father in the forthcoming biopic about the legendary rapper.
The casting announcement was confirmed by Deadline on November 5, 2026, revealing that Hercy Miller, age 24, will take on the role of Master P. This marks Hercy’s feature film debut, although he has previous on-screen experience with Netflix’s Calabasas Confidential. The role is expected to focus on the pivotal period when Snoop Dogg signed with Master P’s No Limit Records in 1998 after leaving Death Row Records.
Alongside Hercy Miller, the cast includes Zachariah Rogers from P-Valley as The D.O.C. and comedian Watts Homie Quan as an original character named B. Mack. The film also features Cynthia Erivo portraying Afeni Shakur, the late mother of Tupac Shakur, who recently joined the project. Other notable cast members are Camron Jones as Tupac, Lauren London as Snoop’s late mother, Algee Smith as Warren G, Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre, rapper SwayvoTwain as The Notorious B.I.G., rapper G Perico as Big Reecie Cup, and Jonathan Daviss in the lead role as Snoop Dogg.
Following the casting news, Master P publicly expressed pride in his son’s accomplishment on Instagram, applauding Hercy for earning the role through hard work. In response, Snoop Dogg himself clarified that Hercy secured the part on merit, dispelling any rumors of nepotism.
Production of the film is currently underway, with principal photography in progress. The biopic is highly anticipated and slated for a theatrical release on August 6, 2027. The film aims to explore significant moments from Snoop Dogg’s early rap career and his connection to No Limit Records, spotlighting an important chapter in hip-hop history.
This biopic promises to bring together a talented ensemble cast portraying iconic figures from rap’s golden era, with Hercy Miller’s casting adding a personal and authentic dimension to the portrayal of Master P.
This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.
