Burak Özçivit is making his return to television with a leading role, and the initial teaser for his much-anticipated series, Güneşin Doğduğu Yer, offers viewers their first glimpse of Kenan Kozan.
The new ATV drama, produced by Tims&B Productions, is among the projects garnering attention ahead of the upcoming TV season. Filming is underway in Adana, with the production utilizing the mansion famously featured in Bir Zamanlar Çukurova as one of its primary locations. Turkish media confirms that this series is being positioned as one of ATV’s flagship dramas for the new season.
In the story, Özçivit portrays Kenan Kozan, a young scion of one of Çukurova’s prominent families. His character finds himself torn between the high expectations of his influential family and the unpredictable love that transforms his life.
The plot revolves around Kenan and Leyla, whose paths cross after Kenan meets the woman he falls deeply in love with in Germany. Their relationship, however, is far from simple. Kenan’s mother, Celadet, strongly disapproves of the connection and has her own ideas for her son’s future.
Sibel Taşçıoğlu plays Celadet, the formidable matriarch of the Kozan family, with Görkem Sevindik cast as Ceyhun. Devrim Yakut appears as Devran, and Bahar Süer takes on the role of Gül Kozan. The ensemble cast also features Muharrem Türkseven, Nazlıcan Demir, and İlker Yavuz.
The character of Leyla is portrayed by Beyza Gümülcine. Initially, she was reported to play a character named Tina, but Turkish media later indicated that her role’s name was changed to Leyla after script revisions.
Gümülcine’s casting followed a rigorous audition process in which she was selected after screen tests with Özçivit, ultimately becoming the female lead opposite the veteran actor.
A significant casting change earlier in production drew considerable media attention. Originally, Uğur Güneş was set to star as Kenan Kozan but left the project during contract negotiations, reportedly due to unresolved terms with the production company. Özçivit subsequently stepped into the role.
Behind the scenes, Güneşin Doğduğu Yer is penned by Yıldız Tunç and directed by Çağrı Vila Lostuvalı and Çiğdem Bozali. The series is produced by Timur Savcı and Burak Sağyaşar under Tims&B Productions.
The story’s setting in Adana is a vital element of the series’ identity. It centers on two well-established families in Çukurova, highlighting their power struggles and a complex romantic storyline between Kenan and Leyla. The narrative weaves themes of family rivalry, romance, secrets, and intergenerational expectations, placing it solidly within the tradition of grand Turkish television dramas.
As filming continues and the first teaser is unveiled, much excitement surrounds Özçivit’s return to the small screen and his new collaboration with Gümülcine. Güneşin Doğduğu Yer is shaping up to be one of ATV’s prominent new dramas, with its extensive cast, the captivating Adana backdrop, and intricate family dynamics offering plenty for viewers to look forward to.



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