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'Thank You, Next': Cast and character guide on who's playing who in Netflix's Turkish rom-com series

'Thank You, Next' follows the story of a lawyer who wholeheartedly represents her client in a legal battle

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: 'Thank You, Next', aka 'Kimler Geldi Kimler Geçti', is an upcoming Turkish romantic comedy series set to release on Netflix on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Starring Serenay Sarikaya, Metin Akdülger, Boran Kuzum, Bade Iscil,Zeynep Tugçe Bayat, Hakan Kurtas and Ahmet Rifat Sungar in pivotal roles, the series revolves around a lawyer who, while grappling with her own breakup, must handle a high-profile divorce case for a client.

'Thank You, Next' is produced by Ayse Ozyilmazel and Özgür Taylan, and directed by Betan Basaran. 

Ahead of its premiere, let's explore the cast and character guide of 'Thank You, Next'.

Serenay Sarikaya as Leyla Taylan

Serenay Sarikaya, a popular Turkish actress and model, takes on the pivotal role of Leyla Taylan in 'Thank You, Next'.

After experiencing a bad breakup, Leyla, a successful lawyer, finds herself representing Tuba Tepelioglu, the third wife in a high-profile divorce case that has captured the public's attention. As Leyla delves deeper into the case, she not only fights for her client but also finds love. 

Serenay gained international recognition for her roles in the television series 'Lale Devri' and 'Medcezir'. Throughout her career, Serenay has received widespread critical acclaim and has been honored with numerous accolades.

Among these, she has won two Golden Butterfly Awards, solidifying her status as a talented and respected actress in the Turkish entertainment industry.

Metin Akdülger as Ömer

In 'Thank You, Next', Metin Akdülger, a popular Turkish actor and musician, portrays Ömer, a character who plays a significant role in Leyla's life.

Some of Metin's notable works include 'Medcezir', 'Analar ve Anneler', 'Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem', 'Şahsiyet,' 'Tek Yürek,' 'Between the World and Us,' and Netflix's series 'Kulüp'.

Some of his famous films are 'The Mask,' 'Farewellcome,' 'Tereddüt,' 'Kırık Kalpler Bankası,' and 'My Favourite Fabric'. 

Boran Kuzum as Feyyaz

Boran Kuzum, a popular Turkish actor, plays Feyyaz in Netflix's Turkish rom-com series 'Thank you, Next'.

Boran graduated from the Theater Department of Istanbul University State Conservatory in 2015. In 2017, he starred in Turkish film 'Cingöz Recai: Bir Efsanenin Dönüşü.' 

Some of his notable works include 'Biz Böyleyiz,' 'Aşkın Kıyameti,' 'Hazine,' 'Yılbaşı Gecesi,' 'Mucize Aynalar,' 'Analar ve Anneler,' 'Vatanım Sensin,' and 'Şahin Tepesi'.

Zeynep Tugçe Bayat as Beliz

Zeynep Tugçe Bayat, who is best known for 'Afili Aşk', takes on the pivotal role of Beliz in 'Thank You, Next'. 

Zeynep started her acting career in 2006 with the Turkish TV series 'Beyaz Gelincik'. Since then, she starred in various Turkish films and TV series. 

Some of her notable works include 'Arka Sıradakiler', 'Gönülçelen', 'Yıldız Masalı', 'Ah Neriman', 'Çilek Kokusu', 'Seviyor Sevmiyor', 'Kuruluş: Osman', and 'Senkron'.

Hakan Kurtas as Cem

Hakan Kurtas, a popular Turkish actor and musician, plays Cem in Netflix's Turkish rom-com series. 

Hakan's passion for theatre and acting first ignited during his middle school years, where he discovered a love for the stage and performing arts. However, it was not until high school that he made the decision to pursue acting as a career.

Hakan embarked on his acting career in 2010, marking the beginning of his journey in the Turkish entertainment industry. Some of his notable works include 'Bir Çocuk Sevdim', 'Analar ve Anneler', and 'Mucize Doktor'.

Bade Iscil as Tuba Tepelioglu

Bade Iscil, known for her impressive performances in the Turkish entertainment industry, takes on the role of Tuba Tepelioglu in 'Thank You, Next'.

Tuba's divorce case, which is the focal point of the series, is highly publicized and captures the attention of the public. 

Bade began her career with the TV series 'Metropol Cafe' where she garnered recognition for the first time. Later on, Bade made notable appearances in several television shows.

She portrayed Sebnem Sertuna in the series 'Ezel' and took on the role of Banu Sinaner in the popular show 'Kuzey Güney'. Some of her other notable works include 'Ufak Tefek Cinayetler', 'Love 101', 'Aslında Özgürsün', and 'Eski Sevgili'.

Ahmet Rifat Sungar as Sarp

Ahmet Rifat Sungar, who graduated from Istanbul Conservatory, one of the top acting schools in Turkey, takes on the role of Sarp in 'Thank You, Next'.

Ahmet started his acting career with a significant role in 'Three Monkeys' (2008), directed by the Palme d'Or winner Nuri Bilge Ceylan. The film received the Best Directing Award at Cannes Film Festival.

The film's success brought Ahmet international recognition, marking him as a promising talent in the Turkish film industry.

Gülcan Arslan as Defne

Gülcan Arslan, who is best known for TV series 'Sardunya Sokak,' plays Defne in 'Thank You, Next'.

Gülcan has made a name for herself through her diverse roles in various films and television series. She is best known for 'Hepimiz Birimiz İçin', 'Kahramanlar', 'Herşeye Rağmen', 'Bir Çocuk Sevdim', 'Arka Sokaklar', 'Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem', and 'Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir'.

Sümeyra Koç as Nil

Sümeyra Koç, who is best known for 'Bir Zamanlar Kıbrıs', plays Nil in Netflix's series 'Thank You, Next'.

Sümeyra started her acting career in 2010 with TV series 'Lale Devri'. Since then, Sümeyra has been steadily building her career, taking on various roles in both film and television. 

Some of her notable works include 'Galip Derviş', 'Kurt Seyit ve Şura', 'Otel Divane', 'Kiralık Aşk', 'Fazilet Hanım ve Kızları', 'Sen Çal Kapımı', and 'Altın Kafes'.

How to stream 'Thank You, Next'?

'Thank You, Next' will stream on Netflix from Thursday, May 9, 2024. Don't have a Netflix subscription? Worry not!

Access to the series requires a Netflix membership, available starting from $6.99/month for the standard plan with ads.

The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the Premium plan costs $22.99/month.

'Thank You, Next' trailer