Turkish Series News on January 6, 2025
The Gain platform has begun filming a new series titled “House Arrest,” with Oktay Kaynarca in the lead role. This political drama, consisting of eight episodes, focuses on themes of justice and ethics. Directed by Mustafa Şevki Doğan, the story revolves around Mayor Aziz Saygın, who is under house arrest due to corruption charges. The protagonist fights to restore his honor. The cast also includes Rojda Demirer, Kadriye Kenter, Hakan Boyav, İpek Çiçek, and others. The action takes place in Istanbul.
Oktay Kaynarca
The premiere of the movie “Champions” took place last night. Its theatrical release is scheduled for January 10. The cast is impressive.
Champions
The most discussed Turkish actresses in December 2024, according to DigiLUP.
DigiLUP
In the first week of the year, Melis Sezen ranked 130th globally in IMDb’s Starmeter, out of more than 15 million names. This marked a record start to the year, making her the top-ranked Turkish actor.
Melis Sezen
Melisa Tapan, who is in a relationship with Kerem Bürsin, shared, “We are very happy. Everything is going great. However, we both prefer not to attract attention to our personal lives. Both of us are very busy with work, so we don’t see each other often and have spent some time apart.”
Melisa Tapan and Kerem Bürsin
Kenan Doğulu shared details about his 2014 wedding to Beren Saat, saying, “I proposed to her 4-5 times.” According to him, they met at a New Year’s Eve party, and it felt like time stood still. He added, “She became my best friend, my love, and my wife. I think we’ve done great together.”
Kenan Doğulu and Beren Saat
Bestemsu Özdemir, who recently split from Burak Deniz, was spotted with a new partner. The actress attended a concert in Arnavutköy, where she was seen with the young man. Leaving alone, journalists tried to question her, but she chose not to respond.
Bestemsu Özdemir
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Rabia Soytürk
The charismatic actor Yurdaer Okur has joined the cast of the series “Market.” Produced by Pastel Film, the premiere is expected in February on Kanal D. The script is written by Mehmet Barış Güngör, and the director is Serdar Gözelekli. The cast includes Alp Navruz, İlayda Alişan, Zuhal Olcay, Gülben Ergen, Damla Colbay, and Fırat Altunmeşe. Yurdaer Okur, recently seen in the series “Yabani” (“Wild”), will play the role of producer Şefik, which promises to be a standout part of the project.
Yurdaer Okur
The movie Connection Error, starring Onur Tuna, Belçim Bilgin, Timur Acar, Asena Keskinci, Fatih Berk Şahin, Utku Coşkun, and Çağdaş Onur Öztürk, will premiere on March 28.
Connection Error
Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel on the set of the movie “Leave It to the Wind.”
Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel
Kubilay Aka attended the premiere of the movie Chess Champions: Hidden Figures. It was the first time the actor gave an interview after reconciling with Hafsanur Sancaktutan. He also commented on rumors concerning his co-star Gözde Gürkan, stating, “Don’t hand the mic to unnecessary people,” which drew public attention.
Kubilay Aka
Burak Berkay Akgül shared photos from the set of the series Orphans in Mardin.
Burak Berkay Akgül
The romantic comedy Remember Love, starring Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel, was originally planned as a movie but was later adapted into a series following Disney+’s positive evaluation of the script.
Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel
İsmail Ege Şaşmaz on the set of the series Faithful Sultan.
İsmail Ege Şaşmaz
The movie Maria, starring Haluk Bilginer and Angelina Jolie, will be available on Netflix Turkey starting February 21.
Maria
The movie Tete and the Tale: Dreamworld, featuring Engin Altan Düzyatan as a Viking king, will be released on January 24. “Playing a Viking king was an unusual experience. The project captivated me with its visual beauty and innocent storytelling. It’s important to me that my children can watch this film,” the actor shared. The film also stars Fahriye Evcen, Pelin Karahan, Keremcem, and others.
Engin Altan Düzyatan