After spending seven years as the loyal Boran Alp in the Kuruluş Osman universe and continuing into Kuruluş Orhan, Yiğit Uçan is officially moving on to a completely different project. With Kuruluş Orhan no longer continuing, many fans wondered what would come next for the actor. The answer has now arrived, and it marks one of the biggest career shifts of his television journey. Instead of returning to another historical drama, Yiğit Uçan is joining ATV’s highly anticipated new series Hamal, a modern-day revenge drama led by Oktay Kaynarca and Fahriye Evcen.
Yiğit Uçan’s Journey Before Boran Alp
Although many viewers know Yiğit Uçan for Boran Alp, his historical drama career began years earlier.
Before becoming one of Osman Bey’s most trusted warriors, he appeared in several successful Turkish productions, including:
- Filinta as Ejder
- Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem as Şehzade Bayezid
- Söz
- Mehmetçik: Kut’ül Amare
Everything changed in 2019 when he joined the Kuruluş franchise as Boran Alp. The character remained one of the most loyal companions to Osman Bey before continuing into the story of Orhan Bey. For seven consecutive years, Boran became one of the franchise’s most recognizable warriors, making his departure an emotional moment for longtime viewers.
Yiğit Uçan Joins ATV’s Hamal
Yiğit Uçan has now officially joined Hamal, one of ATV’s biggest productions for the upcoming television season.
Unlike his previous historical projects, Hamal takes place in modern-day Turkey and focuses on revenge, family conflicts, love, and long-standing personal rivalries. The series leaves behind castles, horseback battles, and medieval politics in favor of a contemporary crime and drama story.
In the series, Yiğit Uçan will play the character Esfender, marking one of the biggest transformations of his acting career.
A Completely Different Character
The move from Boran Alp to Esfender represents a major change for the actor.
For years, audiences associated Yiğit Uçan with swords, armor, horseback battles, and unwavering loyalty to Ottoman rulers. In Hamal, he enters an entirely modern world where personal revenge, emotional conflicts, and complicated relationships replace historical warfare.
This role offers him the opportunity to demonstrate a broader acting range beyond historical television.
Hamal Cast
ATV has assembled an impressive cast for the new series.
The confirmed cast includes:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Oktay Kaynarca | Hamal Kemal |
| Fahriye Evcen | Hayat |
| Yiğit Uçan | Esfender |
| Erdal Özyağcılar | Derviş |
| Burak Tozkoparan | Tekin |
| Sarp Akkaya | Falke |
| Zeynep Kankonde | Adile |
| Hakan Karsak | Bülbül Yusuf |
| Taylan Meydan | Ünal |
| İpek Erdem | Afet |
The series is produced by KYN Yapım, owned by Oktay Kaynarca and Onur Kaynarca.
Production Team
The creative team behind Hamal includes experienced names from Turkish television.
- Director: Mustafa Şevki Doğan
- Writers: Kerem Deren, Çisil Hazal Tenim, and Bilge Kurban
- Producers: Oktay Kaynarca and Onur Kaynarca
The production has already attracted significant attention before filming even begins.
Filming Starts in September
Production on Hamal is scheduled to begin in September, with new casting announcements continuing to emerge as preparations move forward.
ATV is positioning the series as one of its flagship dramas for the new television season, making it one of the most closely watched productions currently in development.
Why This Role Could Be a Career Turning Point
Historical actors are often remembered for a single iconic role, making it difficult to transition into different genres. Yiğit Uçan now has an opportunity to change that perception.
Playing Esfender allows him to leave behind the image of Boran Alp and prove he can succeed in a modern dramatic role. If Hamal performs as expected, it could become one of the most important projects of his career and introduce him to an even wider audience.
