Elliot Page Stars in Upcoming Beyond: Two Souls TV Series

Elliot Page, the star of PlayStation and Quantic Dream's critically acclaimed narrative-driven adventure game, Beyond: Two Souls, is bringing the beloved story to the small screen. Through his production company, Pageboy Productions, Page has secured the rights to adapt the game into a television series, according to Deadline. The project is still in its early stages of development, with plans to preserve the game's signature non-linear storytelling. Further details, such as casting and release dates, are yet to be announced.

Reflecting on his experience with the game, Page shared with Deadline, "Filming Beyond: Two Souls was one of the most challenging and fulfilling acting experiences of my career. 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 alike."

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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. "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," Smitt added.

Beyond: Two Souls originally launched on the PlayStation 3 in 2013, later expanding to PlayStation 4 and PC in 2015 and 2019, respectively. Directed and written by Quantic Dream's David Cage, the game follows Jodie Holmes, a young woman with psychic abilities who can interact with a spirit named Aiden. The game's narrative structure, which jumps through different phases of Jodie's life, along with its high-profile cast, including 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. "We are absolutely thrilled to collaborate again with Elliot Page on this project," Cage stated. "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 premiere of the Beyond: Two Souls TV series, they can revisit IGN's original review of the game here and explore all of IGN's Quantic Dream video game reviews here.