HBO Max Teams with Javis Duo for New Spanish Series on Tor

The Javis pair will executive‑produce an untitled drama that revisits the unsolved murders haunting the remote mountain village of Tor, with HBO Max backing the project.

HBO Max confirmed on Thursday that it is moving forward with a new Spanish series centred on the enigmatic mountain hamlet of Tor. The project will be executive‑produced by the Javis – Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi – fresh off a Cannes triumph that saw their film win an award and earn a Palme d’Or nomination.

The untitled drama will dive back into the grim folklore surrounding Tor, a place where three murders remain cold cases. A 2024 documentary by journalist Carles Porta revived public fascination, and HBO Max hopes to translate that intrigue into a character‑driven thriller.

And the creative team behind the series reads like a who’s‑who of contemporary Spanish talent. Goya‑winning producers Fran Araújo and Eduard Sola, operating under their Suma Content banner, are attached as co‑executive producers. Their partnership with Carles Porta and Luminol Media adds journalistic depth to the storytelling.

Guillermo Farré, who heads local original production at HBO Max, praised the line‑up. “This project brings together some of the most exciting creative voices working in Spain today,” he said. “Fran Araújo and Eduard Sola have an exceptional ability to create rich, character‑driven stories, while Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi continue to push boundaries with their distinctive vision and ambition.”

The series will be built on the mystery and suspense that have made Tor a cultural touchstone in Spain. While the exact release window is still under discussion, HBO Max’s push into European originals suggests a 2027 debut could be on the cards.

But the move also signals a broader strategy for the streaming giant. After green‑lighting a French medical drama inspired by The Pitt, HBO Max is clearly betting on niche, region‑specific narratives that can travel beyond their borders. Replacing José María Caro as head of originals, Farré appears intent on stacking the catalogue with bold, locally rooted projects.

Fans of the Javis duo will likely expect the same blend of sharp dialogue and visual flair that marked their Cannes‑winning film, which featured a cameo by singer‑songwriter Guitarricadelafuente alongside Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close. Their reputation for mixing genre conventions could give the Tor story a fresh, contemporary spin.

So far, no casting details have emerged, and the series remains untitled. Production timelines have not been disclosed, but the involvement of seasoned producers and a high‑profile streaming platform suggests that development is moving at a brisk pace.

If the series manages to capture the eerie allure of the original documentary while delivering the cinematic polish associated with HBO Max, it could become a flagship example of how local legends can be repackaged for global audiences.

Keep an eye on HBO Max announcements later this year for a trailer drop or a formal premiere date. The mystery of Tor may finally get the screen treatment it deserves, and the Javis team appears ready to bring it to life.