Sometimes the world of Turkish historical dramas changes quietly — not with a sword, not with a battle, but with a single decision made by the legends who shaped the era.
And today, three major waves are rising at once, each one powerful enough to reshape the future of historical storytelling.

In this breakdown, we explore:

• Burak Özçivit’s shocking new project

• The emotional reunion of Engin Altan and Cengiz Coşkun

• The truth behind Burak and Mert Yazıcıoğlu’s friendship

• And how all of this connects to the next era of Turkish epics

Burak Özçivit’s Bold New Journey: A One-Man Stage Performance

For six seasons, Burak Özçivit carried the legacy of Osman Bey — the battles, the victories, the weight of the nation’s founding story.
But his newest step is unlike anything fans expected.

Instead of another historical drama, Burak has chosen a silent battlefield: the theater stage.

“Istanbul’s Most Beautiful Girl” — A One-Man Play

In his new project, Burak plays Oki, a simple car mechanic with a complex emotional world.

• No swords

• No armies

• No allies

• No cast

Just Burak. The spotlight.And pure acting.Some fans were disappointed; they wanted him to charge into another epic.Others are thrilled — this is the first time Burak has stripped away the armor to reveal the actor underneath.

The Reunion That Broke the Internet: Engin Altan & Cengiz Coşkun

Then came a moment nobody expected. Engin Altan Düzyatan — Ertuğrul.
Cengiz Coşkun — Turgut. Two legends. Two brothers on screen. Reuniting after years… not on a battlefield, but at a friend’s birthday gathering. One photo was enough to ignite the fandom. Memories returned. The Ertuğrul–Turgut bond felt alive again. Fans whispered the impossible: “Could these two return together in a new historical series?” Is it guaranteed? No. Is the possibility alive? Absolutely — because emotions this strong always open doors in the industry.

Burak & Mert Yazıcıoğlu — A Friendship That Didn’t Break

With Burak leaving Kuruluş Osman, many asked:

“Are Burak and Mert still friends?”

The answer is simple:

Yes. Extremely.

They support each other publicly:

• They follow each other

• Like and comment on posts

• Celebrate each other’s wins

• Speak highly of one another in interviews

Burak calls Mert a natural leading man.
Mert calls Burak a mentor who helped him understand the camera and the character of Orhan Bey.Now Mert leads the new era as Orhan Bey in Kuruluş Orhan, with the legendary Cihan Ünal stepping in as the older Osman Bey. A new chapter begins —
but their brotherhood remains strong.

The Future: A New Era of Turkish Historical Epics

Mert Yazıcıoğlu — The New Face of Orhan Bey

Young, determined, intense — Mert brings a fresh emotional tone to Orhan Bey’s character.
His real-life bond with Burak adds depth to the legacy he’s now carrying forward.

What These Shifts Mean for the Industry

Based on current patterns:

1. Burak’s theater journey

Will open doors to deeper, more personal roles — perhaps even international projects.

2. Engin Altan & Cengiz Coşkun

Could receive joint offers for a new heroic, warrior-based series.

3. Kuruluş Orhan

Looks ready to build a multi-season saga with Mert Yazıcıoğlu at the center.

4. Actor friendships

Will continue to influence casting decisions and future collaborations.

This is bigger than actors changing roles.
This is the evolution of an entire era:

• From Ertuğrul

• To Osman

• To Orhan

Each torch is passed with emotion.
Each departure creates a new beginning.
Each reunion reminds us that legends never truly leave.