Star's Beyond: Two Souls TV Adaptation in Development

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

Elliot Page, the original star of Quantic Dream's Beyond: Two Souls, is bringing the story-driven adventure game to the small screen. Pageboy Productions has secured the rights from Quantic Dream to develop a television series adaptation, according to Deadline. The project, currently in early development, 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 story's "rich narrative and emotional depth." He expressed a desire to create a unique adaptation that resonates with both existing fans and new audiences.

Matt Jordan Smitt, Pageboy's head of development and production, highlighted the team's intention to honor 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 for PlayStation 3 in 2013, Beyond: Two Souls later saw releases on PlayStation 4 (2015) and PC (2019). Directed and written by Quantic Dream's David Cage, the game follows 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 adaptation, although the specifics of his involvement remain unclear. He expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration, highlighting Page's exceptional performance in the game and his belief in Page's ability to translate the story's emotional core to a new medium. Cage emphasized the game's special place in the hearts of millions of players.

While the Beyond: Two Souls TV series is still in its early stages, IGN's original review of the game can be found here, and a compilation of all IGN's Quantic Dream reviews is available here.