Turkish television is preparing for another major drama launch, and Where the Sun Rises (Güneşin Doğduğu Yer) is already attracting attention before its first episode reaches the screen. Starring Burak Özçivit as Kenan Kozan, the new ATV production brings together a strong cast, an experienced creative team and a story that moves between Germany and Adana.
According to the latest reports, the production team plans to premiere the series on Thursday, September 10, 2026. While viewers should currently treat that date as a reported schedule rather than an official ATV confirmation, the production team is firmly moving ahead with production. ATV announced in August that filming had started, with Özçivit returning to television in the central role of Kenan Kozan.
Filming Is Already Underway
The production carries the TIMS&B Productions banner, with Timur Savcı and Burak Sağyaşar producing. The screenplay is written by Yıldız Tunç, while directors Çağrı Vila Lostuvalı and Çiğdem Bozali are behind the camera. ATV has positioned the project as one of its notable new-season dramas, emphasizing its large-scale production and strong creative team.
The first set images have also generated interest because they introduce the relationship between Kenan and his mother, Celadet Kozan, played by Sibel Taşçıoğlu. Episode Magazine likewise reported that filming had begun in Adana and identified Taşçıoğlu as Celadet, giving viewers an early glimpse of the family dynamic at the center of the story.
For fans following Burak Özçivit’s 2026 return, the project represents a significant television comeback. The story positions his character, Kenan Kozan, at its heart, where family, identity, personal history, and the contrasting worlds of Germany and Adana will collide.
Germany Scenes Will Be Filmed in Ankara
One of the more intriguing production details concerns the scenes that take place in Germany.
Although the story begins in Germany, reports indicate that the Germany-set sequences involving Kenan Kozan and Leyla, played by Beyza Gümülcineli, will be filmed in Ankara rather than Germany. This is a practical production choice that could allow the series to recreate its international setting while keeping the main production operation in Türkiye.
The Germany-to-Adana structure is particularly interesting because it gives Where the Sun Rises two very different dramatic environments. ATV itself describes the story as beginning in Germany before continuing in the “harsh and passionate” world of Adana.
That contrast could become one of the series’ biggest visual and narrative strengths.
Burak Özçivit and Sibel Taşçıoğlu at the Center
Burak Özçivit’s Kenan Kozan is clearly the show’s principal figure, but Sibel Taşçıoğlu’s presence adds another layer to the family story.
Taşçıoğlu, widely recognized by Turkish television audiences for her previous work, joins the project as Celadet Kozan, Kenan’s mother. The early images of the two actors together have already encouraged discussion about their on-screen relationship.
The supporting ensemble also includes names such as Görkem Sevindik, Devrim Yakut and Hilal Anay, adding further weight to a cast designed for a traditional Turkish prime-time drama.
Rather than relying solely on star power, the series appears to be building its appeal around family relationships and a geographically divided story.
Why the September 10 Premiere Matters
If the reported September 10 premiere date holds, Where the Sun Rises will enter ATV’s Thursday-night schedule during a highly competitive period for Turkish television.
Thursday is traditionally an important night for Turkish dramas, and placing a major production in that slot signals confidence in its potential. The series also arrives with the advantage of a recognizable leading actor, an established production company and a story that combines international and domestic settings.
Still, the real test will come when audiences see the first episode.
A successful Turkish drama needs more than a famous cast. It needs characters viewers want to follow, emotional stakes that can sustain weekly episodes and a story capable of developing beyond its initial premise. Where the Sun Rises has the ingredients, but its long-term success will depend on how effectively those elements come together.
What to Expect From Where the Sun Rises
At this stage, viewers can reasonably expect a character-driven Turkish drama centered on Kenan Kozan, his family and the tensions created by a life divided between Germany and Adana.
The production’s early visual material suggests an emphasis on atmosphere and family relationships rather than a lightweight romantic storyline. That could make Where the Sun Rises one of the more interesting new Turkish series of the 2026–27 television season.
For fans of Burak Özçivit new series 2026, the wait is now becoming much shorter. Filming has begun, the principal cast is taking shape, and ATV has officially introduced the project as part of its new-season lineup.
If the reported September 10 launch becomes official, the series could quickly become one of the season’s most closely watched Turkish dramas.
Final Thought
Where the Sun Rises has arrived with plenty of early attention, but its greatest promise lies in the combination of Burak Özçivit’s leading role, Sibel Taşçıoğlu’s family connection, TIMS&B’s production experience and a story stretching from Germany to Adana.
The reported September 10, 2026 premiere gives audiences a date to watch, although ATV’s official announcement should remain the definitive source for the confirmed broadcast schedule. For now, the production is moving forward, and the first images suggest that Kenan Kozan’s journey could become one of the defining dramas of the new Turkish TV season.
SOURCE: Birsen Altuntas, ATV, TIMS&B production, IMDB
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