Turkish Series News on July 9, 2025

Mert Fırat has joined the cast of the eight-episode Netflix series “Then the Eyes Will See,” where he will play the role of Cüneyt. Previously, the actor appeared in the film “The Death of Truth,” written and directed by Hüseyin Karabey.

Mert Fırat

Aslı Sümen on the cover of Hello! magazine

Aslı Sümen

Filming has begun for the third season of the Netflix series “Another Self” starring Tuba Büyüküstün.

Tuba Büyüküstün

Despite ranking first in the ratings, the series “Double Room” will not air this week, and the project will end with the 8th episode. With a budget of about 15 million liras, each episode brought in only 4–5 million in advertising revenue, making filming unprofitable. Amid the economic crisis, the volume of ad placements dropped sharply, and even successful projects starring Ulaş Tuna Astepe and Devrim Özkan were at risk of cancellation.

Double Room

It is reported that Melis Sezen has received several offers to participate in new projects for the upcoming TV season, but she has not accepted any of them yet.

Melis Sezen

Bige Önal believes that after a successful role, actors often face similar typecast offers. However, she says that unexpected roles, like in the project “Otherwise,” can bring fresh energy to an actor: “Risk in such cases can sometimes lead to even greater success.” “When I read a script or play and feel afraid of the heroine,” she says, “it means she will test my limits. And that makes her especially interesting to me.”

Bige Önal

A ceremonial event was held in Lucerne, Switzerland, to mark the 80th anniversary of a famous brand. Turkey was represented at the event by actress Sıla Türkoğlu, who was invited as an official brand ambassador.

Sıla Türkoğlu

Kerem Bürsin has reached a preliminary agreement to take part in the series “Heartbeat,” which OGM Pictures is preparing for StarTV. Although his name was previously linked to the project “Love” for Disney Plus, the actor has chosen “Heartbeat” and is close to signing a contract. The plot tells the story of two families from different social backgrounds whose fates become intertwined after a tragedy and a heart transplant. Bürsin will play the role of Aras. His new character has already attracted attention.

Kerem Bürsin

Hande Erçel and Amina Khalil became the cover stars of the new issue of Vogue Arabia.

Hande Erçel and Amina Khalil

Stars of the Arabic adaptation of the series “Knock on My Door.” At the center of the plot is Eda, an ambitious and hardworking girl who dreams of an architecture career. Her dream of studying abroad is ruined by a company owned by the influential businessman Serkan Bolat

Knock on My Door

It is reported that Murat Yıldırım has been invited to play the partner of Özge Özpirinçci in the series “Suspect,” which Gold Production is preparing for NOW TV. He has also been offered the leading role in a new OGM project titled “This Sea Will Overflow,” created for TRT. According to unconfirmed reports, Ebru Şahin is being considered for the female lead.

Çagan Efe Ak, who plays one of the roles in the series “Genius,” shared his views on the acting profession in an interview with Sober magazine. According to him, acting requires natural talent but develops through education and experience. Answering a question about the most important advice he has received, the actor noted: “Life is too short to live through everything yourself… sometimes it is worth relying on the experience of those you trust.”

Çagan Efe Ak

Actors Tolga Güleç and Öykü Cengiz got engaged last week in Bodrum in the presence of their families.

Tolga Güleç and Öykü Cengiz

Saadet Işıl Aksoy has joined the cast of the series “Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.” Preparations for the third season are ongoing. Esila Umut, who played the wife of Sultan Fatih Mehmed (Serkan Çayoğlu), has left the project. The previous season ended with the 49th episode, and viewers can expect a time jump in the new season.

Saadet Işıl Aksoy

Damla Sönmez on the cover of the new issue of Bestyle magazine

Damla Sönmez