Elliot Page to adapt 'The Darkness Outside Us' for the big screen.

Elliot Page, the protagonist of The Umbrella Academy will embark on the adventure of adapting the captivating story by writer Eliot Schrefer.

Juvenile novels continue to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration for film and television adaptations. On this occasion, the recent literary success The Darkness Outside Us will be adapted to film by the talented actor Elliot Page. Page, known for his work on the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy, not only stands out as an actor, but also founded the production company Pageboy Productions in 2021 with Matt Jordan Smith and Tuck Dowrey.

In fact, Pageboy Productions' acquisition of the rights to the drama The Darkness Outside Us marks a new milestone for the company. The novel, written by Eliot Schrefer, combines elements of romance and science fiction, telling the love story between two young people aboard a spaceship on a rescue mission.

In an official statement, Pageboy Productions celebrated the acquisition of the rights, highlighting the subversive and human nature of the story. According to them, "The Darkness Outside Us is exactly the kind of story we want to support; it's a complex love story, an inventive thriller and a space epic full of unexpected twists and turns. We can't wait to take the next steps towards the big screen."

Author Eliot Schrefer also expressed his enthusiasm for the adaptation of his work, noting the vision and commitment of the team behind the company. In his words, "I'm excited about the vision Pageboy Productions has for The Darkness Outside Us and honored to have the talents of Elliot, Matt, Tuck and the rest of the team dedicated to it."

Although the news is recent, we look forward to learning more details about the technical team and starring cast in upcoming updates.

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