Elliot Page, the original star of PlayStation and Quantic Dream's acclaimed story-driven adventure game Beyond: Two Souls, is set to bring the game to life in a new TV series through his production company, Pageboy Productions. According to Deadline, Pageboy has secured the rights from Quantic Dream to adapt the game into a television format. The project remains in the early stages of development, with a focus on preserving the game's unique non-linear narrative. Details such as casting and release dates are yet to be disclosed.
Reflecting on his experience, Page described filming Beyond: Two Souls as "one of the most challenging and fulfilling acting experiences" of his career. He expressed enthusiasm for the project, 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."
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Matt Jordan Smitt, head of development and production at Pageboy, shared insights into their approach, emphasizing their commitment to "honor the game’s legacy while inviting fresh perspectives." He highlighted the project's focus on themes of survival and the impact of critical decision-making, stating, "Delving into questions of survival and how split-second decisions can alter not just our lives, but the lives of others, are key to telling the story."
Beyond: Two Souls first debuted on the PlayStation 3 in 2013, later expanding to the PlayStation 4 in 2015 and PC in 2019. Directed and penned by Quantic Dream's David Cage, the game follows Jodie Holmes, a young woman with psychic abilities linked to a spirit named Aiden. Its narrative structure, which jumps across different phases of Jodie's life, combined with the involvement of prominent actors like Page and Willem Dafoe, garnered significant attention.
David Cage expressed his excitement about collaborating with Page on the TV adaptation, though the specifics of his involvement remain undisclosed. Cage remarked, "We are absolutely thrilled to collaborate again with Elliot Page on this project. I was blown away by his acting performance in the game, and I couldn’t think of anyone else to tell this story with the same passion on another medium. 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, and their journey in life and beyond. I know that Elliot has all the talent and instinct to make it something really unique on TV."
While fans eagerly await the debut of the Beyond: Two Souls TV series, they can revisit IGN's original review of the game here and explore all of our Quantic Dream video game reviews here.
