HBO Europe is adapting Fernando Aramburu's bestselling novel Patria as the company's first Spanish original drama. The premium broadcaster has greenlit the eight-part adaptation, which will be written by Aitor Gabilondo (El Príncipe) and directed by Venice-winning Pablo Trapero (The Clan) and Goya-winning Félix Viscarret (Four Seasons In Havana). Produced by Alea Media, Patria will start shooting in the North of Spain early 2019.