Snoop Dogg to star in new Luc Besson sci-fi film ‘The Last Man’

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Snoop Dogg is set to feature in a new sci-fi film by Luc Besson called The Last Man.Rumours that the rapper would be making his way back to the big screen come after the ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ rapper hinted that he was working on a project “in the vein” of Planet of the Apes last month.While details at the time remained vague, he did go on to say that the project would use “dogs instead of apes”.Now, Variety has shared a report of a new project by Besson called The Last Man, which has a similar description and is set to begin filming in the new year.According to the outlet, Besson will pen the screenplay and is expected to keep it in a similar realm to his 1997 cult classic The Fifth Element, in the sense that they both mix sci-fi and comedy.“I’ve been a big fan of Snoop Dogg’s music ever since ‘Who Am I,’” said Besson (as per Consequence). “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 Dogg shared his appreciation for Besson too, adding: “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.”While filming is set to begin in 2025, at time of writing the release date remains uncertain, as do other details about the plot.

It is known, however, that The Last Man will be co-produced by Virginie Besson-Silla and Luc Besson for EuropaCorp, alongside Snoop Dogg and Sara Ramaker through their Death Row Pictures banner.Both Snoop and Besson have worked together before this too, as the rapper lent his voice to the character of Max in.