Beyond: Two Souls TV Series on the Way from Star Elliot Page

Elliot Page's Pageboy Productions to Adapt Quantic Dream's Beyond: Two Souls into a TV Series

Elliot Page, the star of the original video game, is spearheading a television adaptation of Quantic Dream's Beyond: Two Souls, as reported by Deadline. Pageboy Productions has secured the rights from Quantic Dream, embarking on an ambitious project in its early development stages. The series aims to retain the game's distinctive non-linear narrative structure. Further details regarding casting and release dates remain undisclosed.

Page described his experience filming the game as "one of the most challenging and fulfilling acting experiences" of his career, emphasizing the narrative's richness and emotional depth as a strong foundation for the adaptation. He aims to create a compelling vision that resonates with both existing fans and new audiences.

Matt Jordan Smitt, head of development and production at Pageboy, highlighted the team's commitment to honoring the game's legacy while incorporating fresh perspectives. He underscored the importance of exploring themes of survival and the profound impact of pivotal decisions.

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Originally released in 2013 for PlayStation 3, Beyond: Two Souls later saw releases on PlayStation 4 (2015) and PC (2019). Directed and written by David Cage, the game centers on Jodie Holmes, a young woman with psychic abilities and her connection to a spirit named Aiden. The game's non-linear storyline, exploring various stages of Jodie's life, and its star-studded cast, including Page and Willem Dafoe, garnered significant attention.

David Cage confirmed his collaboration with Page on the TV series, although the specifics of his involvement remain unconfirmed. He expressed his excitement about this renewed collaboration, praising Page's performance in the game and his potential to bring the story to life on television. He believes Page possesses the necessary talent to create a unique and impactful TV adaptation.

While the Beyond: Two Souls TV series is still in its early stages, you can revisit IGN's original review of the game here and explore all our Quantic Dream game reviews here.