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Elliot Page brings 'Beyond: Two Souls' back to life on his own terms

Elliot Page brings 'Beyond: Two Souls' back to life on his own terms

Elliot Page brings 'Beyond: Two Souls' back to life on his own terms
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"We want to create a unique vision of the characters and their journeys that resonates with fans and newcomers,” he said of the upcoming project.

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Elliot Page is stepping back into the world of Beyond: Two Souls, but this time, he’s calling the shots. The actor-turned-producer is developing a TV adaptation of the 2013 Quantic Dream video game through his company, Pageboy Productions, as reported by Deadline.

For those unfamiliar, Beyond: Two Souls starred Page alongside Willem Dafoe in a cinematic, choice-driven narrative that followed Jodie Holmes, a young woman with a supernatural connection to a mysterious entity named Aiden. The game was known for its ambitious storytelling, and while critics had mixed opinions on its execution, one thing was undeniable: Page’s performance, as usual, was a standout.

“Filming the game was one of the most challenging and fulfilling acting experiences of my career,” Page told Deadline. “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.”

There’s something poetic about this adaptation. Page originally lent his likeness to the game a decade before coming out as transgender, and now, he’s reclaiming the story on his own terms. It’s a fitting full-circle moment and one that could open the door to fresh interpretations of Jodie’s journey and identity.

Matt Jordan Smith, Pageboy’s Head of Development and Production, emphasized that the series will “honor the game’s legacy while inviting fresh perspectives.” Given Page’s personal evolution and Hollywood’s slow but growing embrace of trans narratives, this project has the potential to push boundaries in a way the game never quite did.

No word yet on whether Page will reprise his role on-screen, but at least the second coming of Beyond: Two Souls is in the right hands.

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Andrew J. Stillman

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Andrew J. Stillman is a freelance writer and yoga instructor exploring the world. Check him out at andrewjstillman.com or follow him @andrewjstillman on all the things.

Andrew J. Stillman is a freelance writer and yoga instructor exploring the world. Check him out at andrewjstillman.com or follow him @andrewjstillman on all the things.