According to Birsen Altuntaş, Fırat Tanış has been cast in the role of Mehmet Şakir Pasha in the series “Great Lunatics”.
Series Information
Active preparations continue for the filming of a new show by MedYapım for the NOW TV channel “Great Lunatics”. The series will narrate the true story of the Şakir Pasha family, which included prominent figures such as Fahrünnisa Zeid, Füreya Koral, Aliye Berger, and Nejad Devrim. The script is based on the story of the children and relatives of Şakir Pasha, who held significant positions under Abdul Hamid II.
Writer
The book about the family was written by Şirin Devrim. The director of the series will be Bahadır Karataş, and the screenplay is written by Hande Altaylı.
Cast
Fırat Tanış will portray the Ottoman historian and statesman Kabaağaçlızade Mehmet Şakir Pasha. Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu will play the role of Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, known as the Fisherman of Halicarnassus. Devrim Yakut will also participate in the project.
Additional Cast Members
Negotiations are also ongoing with Vahide Perçin and Meryem Uzerli. It is worth recalling that Meryem left the series “The Magnificent Century” and was replaced by Ms. Vahide. Could it be possible that they will star together in this new project?
FAQs
Who is Fırat Tanış?
Fırat Tanış is an actor known for his roles in various Turkish series and films. In “Great Lunatics,” he will portray Mehmet Şakir Pasha.
What is “Great Lunatics” about?
“Great Lunatics” is a series that tells the true story of the Şakir Pasha family, which included notable figures such as Fahrünnisa Zeid, Füreya Koral, Aliye Berger, and Nejad Devrim. The series is based on the book by Şirin Devrim.
Who are some of the other cast members?
Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu will play Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, known as the Fisherman of Halicarnassus. Devrim Yakut is also part of the cast. Negotiations are ongoing with Vahide Perçin and Meryem Uzerli.
Who is directing and writing the series?
The director of the series is Bahadır Karataş, and the screenplay is written by Hande Altaylı.
What channel will air “Great Lunatics”?
The series will be aired on the NOW TV channel.
