The first episode of the series named Barbaros Hayreddin Sultanın Fermanı was broadcast on TRT1 screens. Although the first episode ratings of the series were not very good, it seems likely that the story will get better results in the next episodes. Tolgahan Sayışman also appeared in front of his fans with the character of the famous Turkish sailor Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha in the new series.
Speaking to TRT1, the broadcaster of the series, Tolgahan Sayışman also explained why he accepted the project. The actor talked about the days of the “Elveda Rumeli” (Farewell Rumelian) series, which aired 83 episodes between September 20, 2007 and October 19, 2009.
Explaining that he entered a bookstore while they were shooting TV series in Macedonia at that time, Tolgahan Sayışman said that he bought the books of the two characters he wanted to portray the most.
One of the books that Sayışman bought was the story of Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha. Sayısman said the following about this issue: “It is a great chance, an opportunity for an actor to play a character like Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha. When I went to Macedonia in 2007 while shooting the TV series Elveda Rumeli, I entered a bookstore. I bought the books of 2 historical characters that I want to revive in the coming years. One of them was Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha. Now it’s a blessing, this offer has come. I also achieved my dreams, so I am very happy.”
Emphasizing that Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha is the first name that comes to mind even though he was the 25th Captain of the Ottoman Empire, the actor said that according to many European historians, the Mediterranean became a Turkish lake during his reign.
Tolgahan Sayisman said, “We will try to convey the story of Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha, which is a little more fun and full of adventure, to people in his story that goes back to being the Chief of the Admiralty.”
