Back to All NewsNetflix Confirms Its Commitment to T rki ye's Creative Industry and Announced 12 New Titles Live From the Next on Netflix Event in Istanbul
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19 November 2024
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Istanbul, 19 November 2024 - Netflix has brought many Turkish stories both for local and global audiences since 2016. In the upcoming year and beyond, Netflix continues its commitment to bring even more thrilling stories from the market to the world across a wide variety of genres, ranging from drama, rom-com, and comedy to action and animation.
zge Ba datl o lu, Director, Series, Netflix T rkiye said: "It's an honor to unveil our diverse new slate of Turkish stories, celebrating the creativity that defines T rkiye. With an exciting blend of genres, each show stands as a testament to the talent and brilliance of local creators, both on and off camera. We're committed to amplifying T rkiye's authentic voices, and we're thrilled to offer our members in T rkiye and around the world a first glimpse into these stories, inviting them into the heart of our culture, imagination, and artistry."
Speaking on stage at the Next on Netflix event earlier today, zge Ba datl o lu also shared news of 12 new productions and two returning seasons for Netflix in the upcoming months. Accompanied by exclusive brand-new footage from the upcoming films and series as well as unreleased behind-the-scenes material from in-production titles, the guests were able to grasp a comprehensive picture of the upcoming slate including:
Abandoned Man - Story of a broken soul, starring Mert Ramazan Demir;
Bet Your Life - Ata Demirer's first-ever collaboration with Netflix;
Graveyard - Second season of the highly expected show;
Gupi - Local animation series from Gupse zay;
Istanbul Encyclopedia - First ever series of award-winner director Selman Nacar;
Lefter: The Story of The Ordinarius - A feature film unpacking the extraordinary life of the legendary soccer player;
Letters from the Past - A heartwarming young adult story;
Lovers Anonymous - A love hospital to find a cure to love, starring Halit Ergen and Funda Eryi it;
Old Money - A drama series that features the conflict between old and new money;
Platonic - A comedy series of which Gupse zay wrote the script with Onur Bilgetay and played the leading role;
Thank You, Next S2 - Returning season of Ece Y ren 's beloved show;
The Town - Directed by award-winning Seren Y ce;
To Love, To Lose - Created by Yavuz Turgul;
And Museum of Innocence - Adaptation of Orhan Pamuk's world famous novel.
The presentation followed by a panel discussion around the Netflix experience on Creative Excellence hosted by Nilay rnek and attended Ba ar Ba aran (Lovers Anonymous - Creator & scriptwriter), Birce Akalay (Graveyard -Actress), Ece Y ren (Thank You Next - Creator & scriptwriter), Engin Aky rek (Old Money - Actor), Halit Ergen (Anonymous Lovers, Lefter: The Story of the Ordinarius - Actor) and Selman Nacar (Istanbul Encyclopedia - Director & scriptwriter).
TONIGHT: FEATURED ON STAGEASAF | NEW SERIES | 28 November 2024
Asaf is an ordinary driver with strong moral values, trying to find a way to get his life back on track after his separation from his wife and son. Following an unfortunate traffic accident, he gets entangled with the wrong people and finds himself sucked into a world of mystery. His life will never be the same.
CREATOR & DIRECTOR: zg r nurme
WRITERS: zg r nurme - Ahmet Vatan
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Ba ak Abac gil S zeri - Bar Abac gil
PRODUCTION COMPANY: IDEA Film / Ba ak Abac gil S zeri
CAST: Cihangir Ceyhan, Bur in Terzio lu, Saadet I l Aksoy, Ahmet R fat ungar, R za Kocao lu, Serra Ar t rk, a da Onur zt rk, Fatih Al, Umut Kurt, Uygar z elik, Tayan Ayayd n, Hakan Karsak, Y lmaz Bayraktar, Mehmet eker, Umut Kapl ca, Ersen Karag z ve Sema Ke ik
GUESTS: Kadir ermik, Onur zayd n, Tugay Mercan
ASSETS: TRAILER / IMAGES
ABANDONED MAN | NEW FILM | 2025
Baran, a man whose broken soul even time itself can't repair, wants to build a new life after serving a sentence for a crime committed by his brother, a burden placed upon him by his family. His life has never been easy, and it will not change after he is released from prison. The repair shop he wants to open to hold onto his dreams and life, the accident his family experienced, and his niece Lidya, who breaks down his walls, will help him rebuild his new life. Despite every mishap, his struggle for Lidya and himself will mend Barans life and his damaged childhood.
DIRECTOR: a r Vila Lostuval
WRITERS: Deniz Madano lu, Murat Uyurkulak
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Onur G venatam
PRODUCTION COMPANY: OGM Pictures
CAST: Mert Ramazan Demir, Ada Erma, Rahim Can Kapkap and Ercan Kesal
ASSETS: FIRST LOOK IMAGES
BET YOUR LIFE | NEW SERIES | 2025
An unusual and tragicomic journey of two souls, one lost in this world and the other in the afterlife...
Isa, a sports betting writer for a newspaper, once took the betting world by storm and became a legend thanks to the talent he inherited from his father. However, his predictions have recently started to fail, causing him to lose his job and gain enemies. Just as Isa loses all hope, he crosses paths with famous businessman Refik. Refik is the only person who can save him from all his troubles, but there is one small problem: Refik is dead. As Refiks spirit offers a way out to Isa, whose life has been turned upside down, Isa sets out to find Refiks murderer and uncover the truth behind his death.
DIRECTOR: Hakan Alg l
WRITER: Deniz Ak ay
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Necati Akp nar
PRODUCTION COMPANY: BKM
CAST: Ata Demirer, U ur Y cel, Esra Bilgi , Lale Mansur, Hakan Sal nm , Sezin Akba o ullar , Beyti Engin, mit Kantarc lar, Cih
