Actors Barış Artuk and Hande Eray will team up again for the third time in the Turkish adaptation of Queen of Tears
Turkish actors Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel are set to collaborate on a third project, a Turkish adaptation of the popular South Korean drama "Queen of Tears." Slated to air on ATV, the series marks the third time the duo has worked together, following their previous successful stints on the Disney+ series "Aşkı Hatırla."
According to reports by journalist Birsen Altuntaş, Arduç and Erçel will be swapping roles for the adaptation, with Erçel portraying the daughter of a wealthy family with only three months left to live, and Arduç playing her estranged husband. Screenwriter Dilara Pamuk, known for her work on "Sadakatsiz," will pen the series, with Engin Erdem set to direct.
Produced by O3 Medya, "Queen of Tears" initially aired in Korea on March 9, 2024, and quickly became a significant part of Korean television history. The series, which follows the story of a wealthy woman as she deals with her impending death and her strained relationship with her husband, reached a peak rating of 24.8% in its final episode, making it the most watched series in Korean television history, surpassing "The World of the Married" and "Reborn Rich."
Currently, specific roles for Arduç and Erçel in this adaptation of "Queen of Tears" have not been explicitly detailed, but the series is expected to make waves in the Turkish entertainment industry upon its release.
News about the Turkish adaptation of the South Korean drama "Queen of Tears" is generating excitement in the entertainment industry. The series, which marks the third collaboration between Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel, promises to delve into the realm of politics, history, and deep-seated emotions, much like its original counterpart. The adaptation is anticipated to premiere on ATV, joining the ranks of other popular shows such as movies-and-tv programs and business-focused series. Undeniably, this adaptation has the potential to redefine Turkish entertainment history.
