Most of the team come from a feature-film background, and the challenge is to do something new and convince people that it is possible." "A lot of people are looking at us to create a high standard for the industry and hopefully be the beginning of a new dawn of production in Turkey. "There's a bit of a national expectation in Turkey," he says. Speaking exclusively to The National from Istanbul, Sutherland admits that the eyes of the country's vibrant television industry are following the progress of The Protector very closely. The Protector has an equally intriguing mix of talent behind the scenes: leading the crew is executive producer Alex Sutherland (who worked on successful Hollywood films Argo and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy ) and half of the episodes are directed by acclaimed young Turkish indie filmmaker Can Evrenol. The 27-year-old will be joined by actress and fellow Medcezir cast member Hazar Erguclu, who plays his sidekick Zeynep, as well as seasoned actor Okan Yalabik, who plays the role of Hakan's mentor Faysal. Starring as Hakan is Cagatay Ulusoy, one of the country's most promising young talents, known for his role in Medcezir (2013-2015), a Turkish version of the US youth drama The OC. The Protector has already created a wave of expectation at home and among Turkish drama aficionados thanks to its strong cast. Stunned by the revelation, Hakan must not only come to terms with the weight of his responsibility, but also battle equally shadowy group the Immortals, whose aim is to wreak havoc in the cosmopolitan metropolis.
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The series is a fantasy drama – with a release date still yet to be announced – and is set in the present day, as we follow the life of Hakan, a young shopkeeper who is shocked to discover that he is part of a secret and ancient order whose goal is to protect the city. The streaming giant has launched its debut Turkish production, The Protector, with filming already under way in various parts of Istanbul.
Wit h Turkish drama already establishing a firm foothold with regional commercial broadcasters in the past decade, the genre is now set to receive the Netflix treatment.
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