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Quantic Dream's interactive drama Beyond: Two Souls is being adapted into a TV series from Elliot Page via Pageboy Productions. Deadline reveals that Page has acquired the adaptation rights of the IP from the game's developer Quantic Dream.
Interestingly, the TV show will not be produced by PlayStation Productions. Sony has published Beyond: Two Souls on PC and PlayStation consoles. The game received positive reviews upon its release in 2013, selling 2.8 million units worldwide by June 2018.
"Filming the game was one of the most challenging and fulfilling acting experiences of my career," Page said. "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."
"This adaptation will honor the game's legacy while inviting fresh perspectives," said Matt Jordan Smith, Pageboy's head of development and production. "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 is a psychological thriller game that follows the life of Jodie Holmes, a young woman with mysterious powers. Willem Dafoe also stars in the original game as the second playable character, though it's unclear if the actor will reprise his role in the upcoming TV adaptation.
"We are absolutely thrilled to collaborate again with Elliot Page on this project," said David Cage, writer and director at Quantic Dream. "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."
Beyond: Two Souls is available on PC and PlayStation 4 and is also playable on PS5.
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