Snoop Dogg is set to star in and co-produce Luc Besson’s upcoming science fiction film The Last Man. The movie, which is still keeping most of its plot details under wraps, is expected to be a post-apocalyptic story with some elements inspired by the Planet of the Apes franchise. There is also speculation that the film may share connections with Snoop Dogg’s 2009 song “Last Man Standing.”
Collaboration with Luc Besson
The new project marks an exciting collaboration between the iconic rapper and Luc Besson, a director known for his success in the sci-fi genre. Besson is famous for his work on The Fifth Element (1997), which became a cult classic, and Lucy (2014), a box office hit that grossed $469 million worldwide. In 2017, Besson released Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, a visually stunning yet underperforming film that grossed $226 million globally.
Like these films, The Last Man is expected to combine elements of science fiction, comedy, and action, creating a unique and entertaining experience for audiences.
Besson and Dogg’s Past Partnership
This marks the second time the two artists have worked together, although their first collaboration dates back almost 20 years. In 2006, Snoop Dogg voiced one of the main characters in Arthur and the Minimoys, an animated feature directed by Besson. The pair had expressed interest in reuniting on a project for years, but it was only with The Last Man that the right opportunity presented itself.
Production and Filming Details
The movie is being produced by Virginie Besson-Silla and Luc Besson for EuropaCorp, with Snoop Dogg and Sara Ramaker producing via their company Death Row Pictures. Filming is scheduled to begin in 2025.
Statements from Besson and Dogg
In a statement, Luc Besson expressed his long-time admiration for Snoop Dogg’s music, particularly his hit single “Who Am I.” Besson also highlighted their previous collaboration and how they had always wanted to work together again. He said, “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 Dogg also spoke about his excitement for the project, sharing his longstanding admiration for Besson’s work. He said, “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 Dogg’s Recent Activities
Snoop Dogg has kept busy with various international projects. He recently spent time in Paris during the Summer Olympics, where he served as a torchbearer and a special correspondent for NBC Olympics. Additionally, he performed during the handover segment of the closing ceremony, teasing the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Besson’s Upcoming Projects
Meanwhile, Luc Besson is also working on another major film. He directed Dogman, starring Caleb Landry Jones, which competed at the Venice Film Festival. Besson is also preparing to direct Dracula, an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. The film will star Christoph Waltz and Landry Jones, marking another exciting project for the renowned filmmaker.
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Source: Variety
