Washington DC, May 20 -- Rap icon and actor Snoop Dogg is set to star alongside Brandon Perea in the upcoming boxing drama 'The Faith of Long Beach', according to Deadline.

The film will be written and directed by Eric Amadio, best known for his work on Snowfall. The story follows a soft-spoken street fighter raised in a Long Beach group home who struggles to leave behind a troubled past and pursue a future in professional boxing while attempting to reconnect with the legacy of his estranged father.

Amadio said the project is more than just a sports drama and revolves around themes of belief and resilience.

"As alluded to in the title, the film isn't simply a coming-of-age boxing picture, but also a story about faith -- having faith in...