Sponsored by Ay Yapım, El Turco is one of the long-awaited historical Turkish series featuring Can Yaman and Italian actress Greta Ferro. Makers dubbed El Turco in multiple languages, including English, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Italian, to make a global impact. However, Turkish drama viewers still have questions about the release date of El Turco, its episodes, its story, and where to watch it.
So, we are going to discuss everything about El Turco in detail here.
Story of Turkish Series El Turco
El Turco is among the highly anticipated shows of Can Yaman, based on the true story of Ottoman warrior Hasan Balaban. In 1683, Hasan participated in the Siege of Vienna as a royal infantryman, during which the European coalition army defeated the Ottomans. Hasan was injured and stranded in the Italian mountains during this battle.
However, Hasan takes refuge in the countryside of Moéna, located in the north of Italy. Villagers help this young, wounded guy. Later, Hasan settles in this village. As a brave soldier, Hasan leads villagers in a fight against crippling tariffs demanded by feudal authorities. Therefore, these rural people see Hasan as their savior and call him El Turco.
Indeed, famous Turkish actor Can Yaman plays El Turco in this series. Although Disney+ was about to produce and launch El Turco, the platform’s policy change prevented it.
Premiered on: February, 2025
Runtime: 120 minutes
Total Episodes: 6
Genre: Fiction, Romance, Action
Trailer of El Turco with English Dubbing
Fortunately, the makers presented the trailer of El Turco in English and several other languages to get the attention of international audiences. Have a look:
Cast of El Turco
Can Yaman, Greta Ferro, Will Kemp, Slavko Sobin, and Nigel Pilkington are among the leading cast of El Turco. Let’s delve into their characters:
Can Yaman as Hasan Balaban
Can Yaman is a household name in the Italian and Turkish entertainment industry who stepped into the acting field in 2013. This lawyer-turned-model and actor gained much appreciation from shows like Erkenci Kuş, Dolunay, and Bay Yanlış.
Therefore, Can Yaman’s global popularity offered him a chance to work as the lead in El Turco. Indeed, you can watch Can Yaman play the character of Hasan Balaban, a brave royal soldier from history. Hasan Balaban was an Ottoman Janissary who was injured during the Second Siege of Vienna and fled to the Northern Italian village of Moena.
His resilience and deeds earned him the title of a hero in the eyes of the villagers, who named him El Turco. He also married an Italian woman named Gloria.
Greta Ferro as Gloria
Greta Ferro is a gorgeous Italian actress who began her career in 2018 with a short film. In 2019, she became worldwide famous for the TV series ‘Made in Italy’. Greta has also worked in various Italian shows and movies, including Io e mio fratello, Weekend 2020, and Chiara Lubich.
In El Turco, Greta Ferro played Gloria. Hasan’s gallant actions and courteous nature made her feel drawn to him.
Will Kemp as Marco Benedetti di Vicenza
El Turco has been designed for international viewers, which is why it has actors from multiple countries across the globe. So, British dancer and actor Will Kemp joins the multicultural cast of El Turco, showcasing its global appeal. Here, Will Kemp shines as Marco, known as ‘The Dragon of Vienna’.
Slavko Sobin as Guido
Slavko Sobin is another intriguing addition to El Turco. He is a Croatian actor who has showcased his talents in theatre, short films, and television series. Slavko has also demonstrated his skills in the renowned HBO series Game of Thrones, where he portrays the role of Second Son. He stars as Guido in this new series of Can Yaman.
Hüseyin Avni Danyal as Berzan Bey
Hüseyin Avni Danyal is a veteran actor who has appeared in dozens of Turkish movies and TV series. He has portrayed powerful characters in shows like Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu and Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz. In El Turco, he plays Berzan Bey.
Sai Bennett as Diana
English model and actress Sai Bennett is another standout addition to El Turco. She is known for her acclaimed role in the period drama Mr Selfridge. Bennett brings her talents to the character of Diana, a strong and influential woman from Italy. So, El Turco features a diverse cast, including talented actors like Sai Bennett, whose previous roles have been well-received.
The other cast members are:
- Nigel Pilkington as Rudolph
- Kieran O’Reilly as Skeletwolf
- Magnus Samuelsson as Gunther
- David Nykl as Francesco, Prince Bishop
Frequently Asked Questions about El Turco
Where to Watch El Turco?
Initially, El Turco was about to be released on the OTT platform Disney+ with these series. But, since Disney+ terminated his local productions, it is not sure where El Turco will be streamed. However, DigitalCruch will inform its readers about the platform where they can watch El Turco in the coming days.
Is El Turco Available on Netflix?
No, the historical Turkish series El Turco is not available on Netflix.
How Many Episodes Does El Turco Have?
El Turco consists of 6 episodes.
Has El Turco Been Released Yet?
No, El Turco is a forthcoming series of Can Yaman that will probably be released in February 2025.
Where was El Turco Filmed?
Hungary and Turkey are the shooting locations of El Turco.
