Turkish Series News on January 8, 2025
Erkan Kolçak Köstendil started the new year in Moscow. The actor and producer visited the Russian capital to promote his new films. One of them, “The son of the Rich,” will be released in theaters on January 23, while the premiere date of the second film, “The Setup,” is yet to be announced.
Erkan Kolçak Köstendil
Following the release of a news story containing serious allegations against a well-known agent, actors have started sharing their reactions. Farah Zeynep Abdullah expressed her thoughts by saying there is nothing to do but watch, wishing good luck. Yeşim Salkım remarked that such accusations did not surprise her at all.
Farah Zeynep Abdullah
Burcu Özberk confessed: “The biggest problem in the industry is the lack of good stories. Characters lack depth, even villains. Evil characters do bad things just for the sake of evil, without any underlying motives.”
Burcu Özberk
Tolga Mendi and Damla Can were spotted at the Vadistanbul shopping mall. They interacted with journalists, discussed upcoming projects, and posed for photos. Tolga mentioned that he is reading scripts and in negotiations, while Damla commented on the preparations of Survivor 2025 contestants. After the interaction, the pair continued shopping.
Tolga Mendi and Damla Can
Melis Sezen appeared on the cover of the January issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine. She stated: “The greatest support for me is my family. They have always been there and helped me, even during tough times. They are my main source of strength.”
Melis Sezen
The most talked-about Turkish actors in December 2024, according to DigiLUP.
DigiLUP
The premiere of the film “Leave It to the Wind,” co-produced by Lanistar Medya and Royal Pictures, starring Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel, took place in Germany. The gala screening at the Berlin Cineplex Alhambra, attended by the actors, garnered significant public interest. The actors watched the film alongside the audience in five different halls and received thunderous applause. After the screening, they posed for cameras and took photos with their Berlin fans.
Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel
The TV show “The Bureau,” hosted by Melikşah Altuntaş, aired its first episode. Each episode discusses the projects and careers of its guests. In the debut episode, Ezgi Mola was moved to tears upon seeing a cassette of Sezen Aksu. Her performance of accents from Turkey’s Black Sea region, Russia, and the East was a highlight. The next episode, featuring Ulaş Tuna Astepe, will air on Sunday.
Erkan Petekkaya has joined the series “Intelligence” in the role of Ejder. This character, representing the dark side, will symbolize fear and chaos. After being exiled for battling his brother for power, Ejder returns for revenge, upending the entire plot of the series.
Erkan Petekkaya
The shooting of the series “Prince” has begun.
Prince
The series “Main Guy,” starring Hadise and Seda Bakan, ranked second among the most-watched digital projects of 2024, behind only “Gibi.” However, viewers continue to debate how “Prince” could rank third among such competitors and whether the rating results are credible.
A fire broke out on the set of the series “Shakir Dynasty.” At the end of last year, a blaze erupted in the Kartal studio, destroying the meticulously recreated mansion on Büyükada. The damage is rumored to amount to 50 million Turkish lira. According to the fire department’s report, the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. The flames destroyed the entire 1,200-square-meter set.
Shakir Pasha Dynasty
Emin Günenç appeared in the latest issue of Moodboard Men magazine.
Emin Günenç
The film “Yolki 11,” featuring Burak Özçivit, became one of the highest-grossing films in the series in Russia, earning over one billion rubles.
Yolki 11
The secrets of the “Shakir Family” will be revealed in a special episode to be released on January 12. According to journalist Sina Kologlu, the episode will explore the family’s history before Cevat’s return. Filming is taking place in the historic Splendid Palace hotel on Büyükada. A special guest, the great-granddaughter of Shakir Pasha, Serra Şenol Boyvat, a popular influencer running the account “bidakikada,” will appear in the episode. Her posts, under the slogan “Through Serra’s Eyes in One Minute,” are widely popular.
In an interview for Cosmopolitan magazine, Özge Gürel shared her inner state: “I feel an incredible transformation. I used to be a more reserved person, but now it feels like everything has become much softer, and I didn’t resist these changes at all.”
Özge Gürel
Burak Berkay Akgül on the set of the series “Orphans.”
Burak Berkay Akgül