Beyond: Star Elliot Page To Lead TV Series Adaptation

Elliot Page's Pageboy Productions is adapting Quantic Dream's Beyond: Two Souls into a television series.

According to Deadline, Pageboy Productions secured the rights from Quantic Dream to develop the video game into a TV show. The project, currently in early development, aims to retain the game's nonlinear narrative structure. Further details, including 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 narrative richness and emotional depth as a strong foundation for the adaptation. He aims to create a unique vision that resonates with both existing fans and new audiences.

IGN's Quantic Dream Game Reviews

8 Images

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 emphasized the themes of survival and the impact of crucial decisions as central to the narrative.

Originally released for PlayStation 3 in 2013, Beyond: Two Souls later appeared on PlayStation 4 (2015) and PC (2019). Directed and written by Quantic Dream's David Cage, the game follows Jodie Holmes, a girl with psychic abilities connected to a spirit named Aiden. Its nonlinear storyline and star-studded cast, including Page and Willem Dafoe, were defining features.

Cage confirmed his collaboration with Page on the TV series, although the extent of his involvement remains unspecified. He expressed excitement about the collaboration and his belief in Page's ability to bring a unique vision to the television adaptation.

The Beyond: Two Souls TV series is still some time away. In the meantime, you can read IGN's original review of the game here and find all our Quantic Dream game reviews here.