Attention Beyond: Two Souls fans! Quantic Dream' s video game will soon be adapted into a TV series, as explained by Deadline. Pageboy Productions, headed by Elliot Page, has acquired the rights from Quantic Dream to develop the project.
Beyond: Two Souls follows Jodie Holmes, a young woman with supernatural abilities, played by Elliot Page. Bound to an invisible entity named Aiden, she finds herself involved in a chain of government conspiracies and paranormal events. The series plans to explore the game's non-linear narrative, tracing Jodie's evolution from experimental guinea pig to fugitive in search of the truth."Filming the game has been one of the most demanding and rewarding acting experiences of my career," said Elliot Page, adding that the project would offer"a unique vision of the characters and their journey".
The game, developed by Quantic Dream and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, was presented at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2013, marking the growing integration of the video game medium into the world of cinema. It was praised for its cinematic approach and the performances ofElliot Page and Willem Dafoe.
"This adaptation will respect the legacy of the game while offering new perspectives," said Matt Jordan Smith, head of development at Pageboy Productions. David Cage, the game's writer and director, expressed his enthusiasm for the adaptation, saying he couldn't think of"anyone else to tell this story with such passion". We can't wait to see what happens next!
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