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Turkish Superstar Can Yaman Talks Playing Real-Life Hero in ‘El Turco’ at Mipcom


Turkish superstar Can Yaman talks playing real-life hero in ‘El Turco’ at Mipcom

Industry insiders – and giddy fans – couldn’t hide their excitement about the English-language series “El Turco,” which bowed first-look trailer at Mipcom. In a show based on a true story, Yaman plays an Ottoman Janissary who finds refuge in an Italian village of Moena after the battle of Vienna in 1683. According to Ateş İnce, Managing Director of Madd, “El Turco” will surprise many viewers who tend to associate Turkish shows with lower budgets.

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