Filming Starts on New HBO Europe Drama Wasteland

BUDAPEST: HBO Europe announced that production has begun on Wasteland (Pustina), its latest original series.

Stepan Hulik (Burning Bush) penned the 8×1-hour drama. The title tells the story of a mining village on the verge of extinction. It’s currently being shot in the Czech Republic, with a debut scheduled for fall 2016.

Nutprodukce and Etamp, which produced Burning Bush for HBO Europe, are co-producing the series.

“We are proud and excited to be producing this major original piece from one of the most talented young screenwriters in our region,” said Antony Root, the executive VP of programming and production for HBO Europe. “Pustina tells a story that goes to the heart of the economic and social changes facing communities in the new Europe. It is also a page-turning mystery. We believe both the story and its themes will resonate strongly with our audiences.”