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, who starred in the original game, is spearheading a television adaptation of Quantic Dream's Beyond: Two Souls, according to 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, including casting and release dates, remain undisclosed.

Page described his role in the original game as "one of the most challenging and fulfilling acting experiences" of his career. He expressed enthusiasm for the adaptation, stating, "The story’s rich narrative and emotional depth offer us a fantastic foundation. We want to create a unique vision of the characters and their journeys that resonates with fans and newcomers.”

Matt Jordan Smitt, head of development and production at Pageboy, emphasized the team's commitment to honoring the game's legacy while incorporating fresh perspectives. He highlighted the central themes of survival and the profound impact of pivotal decisions as key narrative elements.

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Originally released for PlayStation 3 in 2013, Beyond: Two Souls, directed by David Cage, follows Jodie Holmes, a young woman with psychic abilities and her connection to a spirit named Aiden. The game, known for its non-linear storytelling and star-studded cast (including Page and Willem Dafoe), later saw releases on PlayStation 4 (2015) and PC (2019).

David Cage is collaborating with Page on the TV series, although the specifics of his involvement remain unclear. He expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are absolutely thrilled to collaborate again with Elliot Page on this project… Beyond: Two Souls is a very special game for millions of players around the world who were moved by the story of Jodie and Aiden… I know that Elliot has all the talent and instinct to make it something really unique on TV.”

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