# Teşkilat television series casting developments

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> Updated: 2026-08-22T08:51:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Preparations for the seventh season of the TRT 1 drama series ‘Teşkilat’ have involved significant casting changes. While initial speculation suggested Hande Erçel might join the cast to reunite with co-star Tolga Sarıtaş, journalist Birsen Altuntaş reported that Erçel was not in discussions with the production and was instead focusing on two film projects, including one she wrote herself.

Following these reports, actress Bensu Soral entered discussions for the female lead role. It has since been confirmed that Soral has joined the production to take over the lead role, portraying a character named ‘Azra’ alongside Sarıtaş, who plays Altay. The casting follows the departure of Rabia Soytürk in the previous season finale.

Additionally, actor Serhat Kılıç has been added to the cast as Yadigar, a bomb disposal expert. This marks a reunion for Kılıç and Sarıtaş, who previously worked together in the series ‘Söz’. The new season, which is scheduled to begin filming on August 25, is expected to feature a time jump, with rumors suggesting Altay will appear as a married man with children.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Teşkilat series announces new cast members for seventh season

The Turkish series ‘Teşkilat’ is adding Bensu Soral and Serhat Kılıç to its seventh season cast, following the departure of Rabia Soytürk.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tekilat-series-announces-new-cast-members-for-seventh-season

### 2026-08-13: Bensu Soral in talks for Teşkilat seventh season

Actress Bensu Soral is reportedly in talks to join the seventh season of the TRT series ‘Teşkilat’ as the female lead, amid rumors of a time jump in the show’s storyline.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bensu-soral-in-talks-for-tekilat-seventh-season

### 2026-08-11: Hande Erçel denied rumors of joining Teşkilat cast

Rumors that actress Hande Erçel will join the seventh season of the Turkish drama ‘Teşkilat’ have been denied, as she focuses on upcoming film projects instead of mainstream television.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hande-erel-denied-rumors-of-joining-tekilat-cast

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