Snoop Dogg to Star in and Produce Sci-Fi Movie "The Last Man"

Hip-hop icon and multi-talented entrepreneur Snoop Dogg will star in and co-produce Luc Besson‘s next movie, an original sci-fi movie titled “The Last Man.”

Although the post-apocalyptic plot is under wraps, it’s believed to be a “Planet of the Apes”-inspired movie and may be connected in some ways to Dogg’s 2009 song “Last Man Standing.”

The project is penned by Luc Besson, who successfully dived into science-fiction with the 1997 cult movie “The Fifth Element” starring Bruce Willis.

He is also known for his work in the movies “Lucy” and “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets”.

“The Last Man” will likely be in the same vein as “The Fifth Element,” blending science-fiction, comedy and action.

Dogg and Besson previously worked together almost 20 years ago on the animated feature “Arthur and the Minimoys.” Dogg voiced one of the main characters of the movie.

The movie is being produced by Virginie Besson-Silla and Luc Besson for EuropaCorp, with Dogg and Sara Ramaker via their banner Death Row Pictures.

Principal photography is slated to begin in 2025.

“I’ve been a big fan of Snoop Dogg’s music ever since ‘Who Am I,'” said Besson. “We first met 20 years ago, and we’ve always wanted to work together again. We just needed the right project that would excite us both — and this is it, with Snoop in the lead role. I can’t wait to get started!”.

Snoop also revealed he’s been a fan of Besson for decades. “Ever since I’ve seen The Professional, I’ve always wanted [Luc] to direct a whole movie for me. Now we finally get the opportunity for him to write and direct me in a Luc Besson movie,” Snoop said.

The rapper spent time in Paris during the Summer Olympics as he was a torchbearer and a special correspondent for NBC Olympics.

He also performed for the handover segment of the closing ceremony to tease the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Games.