ALBAWABA - Haysiyet releases first script reading photos ahead of filming.
The countdown has begun for Haysiyet (Dignity), one of Kanal D's most anticipated new dramas, as production officially moves into its next stage with the release of the first images from the cast's script reading.
Produced by Süreç Film, the series has been in development for several months and is scheduled to begin filming on July 17, according to Turkish media. Ahead of production, the cast and creative team gathered earlier this week for the traditional script reading rehearsal, where the actors met to read the screenplay together for the first time. Photos from the event were later shared publicly, offering viewers their first official look at the ensemble ahead of filming.
Filming Begins This Month
Turkish entertainment outlets report that Haysiyet is one of Kanal D's major drama projects for the upcoming television season.
The series is directed by Eda Teksöz, while the screenplay has been written by Leyla Uslu Oter and Cem Akyoldaş, who have developed a story centered on family, social inequality, and the difficult choices people make to protect those they love.
Production is expected to begin on July 17, with the series preparing for its television debut during the new broadcast season.
A Story of Love, Family, and Class Conflict
According to information released by the production team and Turkish media, Haysiyet follows the lives of two young people from completely different worlds.
The story begins when Mehmet, played by Doğukan Güngör, crosses paths with Simay, portrayed by Merih Öztürk.
Their unexpected meeting develops into a relationship that brings together two families whose lives could not be more different.
At the center of the story is the Karlıova family, whose determination to defend their dignity and honor shapes much of the drama. Their struggle unfolds against the backdrop of a wealthy and influential family, creating a narrative built around love, power, loyalty, and class divisions.
Turkish media describe the series as blending emotional family drama with romance and social themes, exploring how personal values are tested when people from opposite social backgrounds become connected.
First Look From the Script Reading
The newly released photographs from the script reading captured the cast and creative team gathered around the table ahead of filming.
As is customary before production begins on major Turkish dramas, the rehearsal allowed actors to discuss their characters, review key scenes, and begin developing the chemistry that will shape the series.
The images quickly circulated across Turkish entertainment media, generating excitement among viewers eager to see Kanal D's newest drama.
An Ensemble Cast
One of the production's biggest strengths is its experienced ensemble cast.
The series stars Kerem Alışık, Doğukan Güngör, Reha Özcan, Merih Öztürk, Nergis Öztürk, Gökberk Yıldırım, Orkun Can İzan, Asır Gündoğdu, Aybüke Yılmaz, Elifcan Ongurlar, Burak Çelik, Berfin Kıymaz, Nizam Namidar, Gülçin Hatıhan, Ayça Varlıer, Ceren Kesim, Ecem Koca, Doruk Miraç Günaydın, and Hilal Kuvvet.
The combination of established stars and rising talents has already made Haysiyet one of the most talked-about productions in development for the upcoming television season.
Doğukan Güngör's First Major Role After Kızılcık Şerbeti
The project also marks an important career move for Doğukan Güngör, who rose to international fame through his performance as Fatih Ünal in Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sorbet).
Following the success of the long-running drama, Haysiyet becomes his next leading television project, placing him at the center of a story built around romance, family conflict, and social tensions.
With filming set to begin in the coming days, an accomplished creative team behind the camera, and a large ensemble cast in front of it, Haysiyet is already emerging as one of the most highly anticipated Turkish television dramas of the new season.
