HBO Max has signed a first-look deal with former Movistar Plus+ content director Domingo Corral.
Under the agreement, Corral will develop exclusive projects for HBO Max in Spain, with the first title already in development.
The initial project will focus on the real-life story of El Nani, a petty criminal who disappeared after being taken into police custody in the 1980s. Set against the backdrop of Spain’s transition to democracy, the series will explore a period marked by rising crime rates and a surge in bank robberies.
Corral previously played a key role in major Spanish productions at Movistar Plus+, including Apagón, Hierro, Rapa, Antidisturbios, and La Mesías. For HBO Max, the deal represents one of its rare first-look agreements outside the United States.
As the platform continues its European expansion, it has surpassed 130 million subscribers globally and is expected to exceed 140 million in the near term. However, Warner Bros. Discovery’s potential merger plans with Paramount Global have raised questions about the streamer’s long-term future.
HBO Max’s head of original content, Sarah Aubrey, described Corral as “a champion of champion of bold, distinctive voices.”
Corral added: “I am delighted to have found a partner with whom I can continue producing the series I have always believed in. HBO’s commitment to quality, boldness and originality has always inspired my approach to the art of storytelling.”
