Turkish Series News on September 4, 2024
Work on the film about the legendary Turkish actor Yılmaz Güney, known as the “King of Grotesque,” has accelerated. İsmail Hacıoğlu, who will portray Güney, recently attended a costume fitting for the film. For the first time in the press, a photo of the actor in a costume identical to the one Yılmaz Güney wore in the film “The Friend” has appeared.
“King of Grotesque”
According to Birsen Altuntaş, Reha Özcan, Onur Berk Arslanoğlu, and Doğa Bayram have joined the cast of the series “Poverty.” Doğa Bayram will play Zeliha, one of six sisters. The script reading for the project, produced by OGM Pictures, is scheduled for Thursday. Filming will begin soon, and the series will air on Star TV. The plot focuses on a powerful story of brotherhood.
“Poverty”
Filming of the comedy movie “Mercury is the Beginning of Everything” starring Sinem Kobal and Alp Navruz has concluded. The premiere will take place in theaters on December 13.
“Sinem Kobal and Alp Navruz”
Nurgül Yeşilçay shared that her marriage to Necati Kocabay did not happen due to mutual laziness. “Nothing has changed. We are still extremely lazy,” Nurgül humorously remarked.
“Nurgül Yeşilçay”
Fahriye Evcen with her sons.
“Fahriye Evcen”
The first promotional poster for the film “The Gentleman” starring Çağatay Ulusoy, Ebru Şahin, and Şenay Gürler has been released.
“The Gentleman”
Cemre Baysel and Hilal Saral behind the scenes of the series “Leyla.”
“Cemre Baysel and Hilal Saral”
Promotional poster for the new season of the series “Backstreets.”
“Backstreets”
The adaptation of the book series by Emre Gül, “I Need to Extinguish the Sun,” is now available on Netflix Turkey.
“I Need to Extinguish the Sun”
Netflix is preparing an adaptation of the novel “The Museum of Innocence.” It is reported that Kaan Urgancıoğlu has shown interest in the script and is ready to accept the role of Kemal. The series promises to be sensational due to the bold scenes between the main character and two women—his young lover Füsun and fiancée Sibel.
“Kaan Urgancıoğlu”
Kaan Yıldırım is in talks to return as the lead in a new series.
“Kaan Yıldırım”
The premiere date of the series “Wild,” previously announced for September 7, has been postponed by a week. The first episode will air on September 14. Additionally, the first episode of the series “Dirty Basket,” which was scheduled for September 8, will now air on September 15.
“Dirty Basket”
The series “Golden Boy” from Star TV returns with a new season and an updated storyline. The action will be set two years later, showing changes in the life of the main character Ferit (Mert Ramazan Demir). A new key character, Diyar, played by Pelin Akil, will be introduced and will have a significant impact on Ferit.
“Pelin Akil”
OGM Pictures is preparing a new series titled “Poverty” for Star TV. Cem Karcı will be the director, and the script is written by a group of authors. Mina Derman, known for her role in the series “I Can’t Fit in This World,” has joined the project as Melis, the niece of Turgut Tuncalp’s character. Her co-star will be Kaan Miraj Sezen. The story will begin with a dramatic scene at a landfill involving Hazal Subaşı’s character and will tell the story of one family. Filming for the series is set to begin soon.
“Mina Derman”
The poster for the new season of the series “Gönül Dağı” has been released. The main roles are played by Berk Atan, Semih Ertürk, and Cihat Süvarioğlu, with Yahya Samancı directing. The premiere of the first episode of the new season will take place this Saturday.
“Gönül Dağı”
A photo of the new star duo Burak Deniz and Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun.
“Burak Deniz and Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun”
The novel by Sabahattin Ali, “Madonna in a Fur Coat,” will be adapted into a feature film instead of the previously planned series. This is a joint Turkish-German project being developed by screenwriter Mert Dikmen and director Enes Ateş. Filming will take place in Turkey and Germany, including Babelsberg studio. The premiere is scheduled for 2025. The actors for the lead roles of Raif and Maria Puder have not yet been chosen.
“Madonna in a Fur Coat”
Ay Yapım is preparing a new historical series titled “Love in the Days of Occupation” for Now TV, scheduled to premiere in 2025. The project, which is being developed by renowned screenwriter Yılmaz Şahin and director Nadim Güç, promises to be one of the most ambitious in the company’s portfolio. The series will begin in 1918. Kenan İmirzalıoğlu has been offered the role of Major Ekrem, and Hilal Altınbilek may portray the Russian ballerina Vera. The series is currently in the preparation stage, and the final decision of the actors regarding participation has not yet been announced.
“Kenan İmirzalıoğlu and Hilal Altınbilek”