ALBAWABA - İsmail Hacıoğlu is reportedly being considered for NOW's hit drama Yeraltı.
The future of NOW's hit drama Yeraltı is already generating buzz months before production on its second season officially begins, with a new casting rumor placing one of Turkey's most respected actors at the center of the conversation.
Reports circulating in the Turkish entertainment press link İsmail Hacıoğlu to the highly successful Medyapım series. However, despite growing speculation, no official agreement has been announced, and negotiations for the new season have yet to begin.
Produced by Medyapım, headed by veteran producer Fatih Aksoy, Yeraltı became one of NOW's biggest success stories during the 2025-26 television season. The crime drama, starring Deniz Can Aktaş, Devrim Özkan, and Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, quickly established itself as one of the year's most talked-about Turkish series thanks to its dark revenge storyline and star-powered cast.
Turkish journalist Birsen Altuntaş first reported that industry circles have been discussing the possibility of İsmail Hacıoğlu joining the cast for the upcoming season. According to the report, the rumor has gained traction behind the scenes, although the production has not yet started formal casting negotiations for season two. As a result, it remains unclear whether the discussions will develop into an official offer or signed contract.
At this stage, neither NOW nor Medyapım has confirmed the reports, and İsmail Hacıoğlu has not publicly commented on the speculation.
The timing of the rumor comes as Yeraltı prepares for major changes ahead of its return. The series wrapped up its first season with its 16th episode, leaving several storylines unresolved and paving the way for new characters in the next chapter. Turkish media have already reported that guest star Cemal Hünal, who portrayed Kartal, exited the series during the season finale, creating room for fresh additions to the cast.
Casting changes have been a recurring part of Yeraltı since its launch. Earlier this year, the production expanded its ensemble with several new actors, including Orhan Becerir, who joined as Kaan, the son of Osman Albayrak's character İsmail. Other additions throughout the season also included veteran performers and guest stars who helped broaden the show's criminal underworld narrative.
If Hacıoğlu were to join the drama, it would mark another high-profile addition to an already acclaimed cast. Widely regarded as one of Turkey's most accomplished actors, Hacıoğlu has built a reputation through performances in both television and film, making him a natural fit for Yeraltı's gritty storytelling.
For now, however, fans will have to wait. While excitement surrounding a potential İsmail Hacıoğlu casting continues to grow across Turkish entertainment media, the reports remain unconfirmed until the production officially begins preparations for its second season and announces its new cast members.
