HBO Europe makes Tuff Money

Pay TV network HBO Europe has added to its local originals slate by commissioning a six-part Romanian crime series.

Daniel Sandu

Tuff Money (working title) is from Romanian writer and director Daniel Sandu (Hackerville) and produced by Cristian Mungiu’s Mobra Films.

The 6×60’ series focuses on two lovable losers who joke about being able to commit the perfect crime. The joke backfires when their words are misconstrued and they find themselves forced into actually having to commit the robbery.

Antony Root, executive VP of original programming and production at HBO Europe, said: “Tuff Money is a funny and smart caper that is absolutely Romanian at heart, with a sensibility and charm giving it an appeal beyond local audiences.

“The combination of Daniel’s authored vision and Mobra Films’ internationally renowned excellence make it an exciting addition to our local originals slate.”

Tuff Money (wt) sees HBO Europe continuing its successful collaboration with Mobra Films, following 2018’s Romanian-German series Hackerville.

Shooting begins next month in Piatra Neamt and continues in Onesti and Bucharest. Executive producers are Johnathan Young and Antony Root for HBO Europe.