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Production and casting of Turkish series Hamal
Overview
Preparations are advancing for the Turkish television series ‘Hamal’, produced by KYN Yapım and directed by Mustafa Şevki Doğan. Originally developed under the title ‘Kafkas’, the series is slated for the 2026-2027 television season on the channel atv.
Starring Oktay Kaynarca as Hamal Kemal and Fahriye Evcen as Hayat, the plot follows Kemal, a porter in Eminönü, as he confronts a past sin following a sudden death. His life intersects with Hayat, a singer, and the character Egemen, played by Caner Cindoruk, who seeks to build his own empire. The ensemble cast also includes Erdal Özyağcılar, Sarp Akkaya, Yiğit Uçan, and Burak Tozkoparan.
In early September 2026, the lead actors held their first reading rehearsal in Çengelköy. By late September 2026, production officially commenced filming in Istanbul. The production is utilizing the city’s historical inns and diverse socio-economic landscapes to explore themes of crime, drama, justice, and personal reckoning. While previous estimates suggested a later release, the series is now tentatively planned for broadcast in October 2026.
Financial reports indicate that Evcen is expected to earn approximately 2.5 million TL per episode. Media attention has also noted the competitive landscape of the upcoming season, as her partner Burak Özçivit is reportedly earning 4.5 million TL per episode for his role in ‘Güneşin Doğduğu Yer’, bringing the couple’s estimated combined weekly earnings to 7 million TL.
Entities
Fahriye Evcen · Oktay Kaynarca · ATV · KYN Yapım · Hamal
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Halit Ergenç and Meryem Uzerli are reuniting for a new romantic film.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Burak Özçivit will star in the series ‘Güneşin Doğduğu Yer’.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Burak Özçivit is expected to receive 4.5 million Turkish Liras per episode.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fahriye Evcen will star in the series ‘Hamal’.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fahriye Evcen is expected to receive 2.5 million Turkish Liras per episode.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new film was shot on the Turkish island of Gökçeada.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesHamal series begins filming in Istanbul with lead cast
Filming has begun in Istanbul for the KYN Yapım drama series ‘Hamal’, starring Oktay Kaynarca, Fahriye Evcen, and Caner Cindoruk, with a planned release on ATV in October 2026.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesOktay Kaynarca and Fahriye Evcen begin rehearsals for ‘Hamal’
Oktay Kaynarca and Fahriye Evcen have begun rehearsals for the new series ‘Hamal,’ a drama centered on a porter in Eminönü and the personal struggles of its lead characters.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesTurkish television prepares for 2026-2027 season
Turkish television networks are preparing for the 2026-2027 season, featuring over 20 new series, including the atv production ‘Hamal’ starring Oktay Kaynarca and Fahriye Evcen.
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[CULTURE] 16 sourcesFahriye Evcen and Burak Özçivit headline new Turkish TV projects
Turkish actors Fahriye Evcen and Burak Özçivit are set to star in different series this season, with reported per-episode salaries of 2.5 million TL and 4.5 million TL respectively.
Sources
aksam.com.tr · clickpentrufemei.ro · coursematch.com · cumhuriyet.com.tr · flashtv.com.tr · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazeteport.com.tr · haber3.com · ilerigazetesi.com.tr · infokosova.net · irusmeymangaze.com · karar.com · magazinkolik.com · news.yam.md · ortadogugazetesi.com · pressturk.com · tgrthaber.com · tgrthaber.com.tr · thispsychology.com · turkgun.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr
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