ALBAWABA - Meltem Akçöl heads to Trabzon for filming.
Turkish actress Meltem Akçöl has officially been cast as the female lead in the upcoming drama “Sevdam Karadeniz,” one of the most anticipated new productions of the upcoming television season. The actress will portray Zeyşan Yeniceli, a determined and strong-willed young woman whose story forms one of the central pillars of the series.
The project is produced by Mia Yapım, headed by producer Banu Akdeniz, who has been overseeing preparations for the new Black Sea-themed drama. According to Turkish entertainment reports, Akdeniz had originally offered the leading role to Meltem Akçöl when casting first began. However, the actress was forced to decline at the time because of a scheduling conflict with the feature film “Babamın Damadı,” for which she had signed months earlier.
As production plans evolved, the filming schedule for “Sevdam Karadeniz” was adjusted, allowing Akçöl to reconsider the offer. With the conflict resolved, the actress accepted the role and officially joined the cast, marking her first major television lead following her recent film work.
Turkish media report that Meltem Akçöl was scheduled to travel to Trabzon to begin preparations with the production team. The Black Sea city will serve as one of the series' principal filming locations, with the production expected to take advantage of the region's dramatic coastline, forests, mountains, and traditional architecture to create an authentic setting.
In “Sevdam Karadeniz,” Akçöl's character Zeyşan Yeniceli is described as a resilient, independent, and fearless woman whose determination will shape many of the story's major conflicts. While producers have not yet released the complete storyline, the series is expected to combine family drama, romance, regional traditions, and emotional conflicts against the backdrop of the Black Sea region.
Meltem Akçöl has steadily built her profile through a number of television and digital productions in recent years. She attracted attention with performances in youth dramas before expanding into feature films, making her one of the rising names among the new generation of Turkish actors. Her casting in “Sevdam Karadeniz” is viewed as another significant step in her career as she takes on a leading role in a prime-time television production.
Preparations for “Sevdam Karadeniz” have accelerated in recent weeks as Mia Yapım finalizes the cast ahead of principal photography. Production teams have already begun work in Trabzon, where location preparations and technical planning are underway before filming officially begins.
With Meltem Akçöl now confirmed as Zeyşan Yeniceli, the production has completed one of its most important casting decisions. Turkish audiences are now awaiting further announcements regarding the remaining cast members, the series' premiere schedule, and additional details about the story that will bring the atmosphere and traditions of the Black Sea region to television screens.
