Hande Erçel turned his back on Kerem Bürsin for this reason
ALBAWABA – Hande Erçel has become one of the most prominent figures in the entertainment industry in Turkey and the world. Her beauty and talent have catapulted her to fame and she is known for her successful projects on the small screen.
However, there were times in her career when she had to make difficult decisions, such as turning down the opportunity to work alongside her ex-boyfriend, Kerem Bürsin, in a TV series.
In 2022, when Disney+ made its entrance in Turkey, the popular actress received a tempting proposal to direct the company’s first series in the country. The project, titled Between the World and Me, featured an intriguing and promising premise. However, Hande Erçel had strong reasons to reject this unique opportunity.
One of the main reasons for his decision was the content of some scenes in the script that Hande Erçel considered too risky. The performer is known to be selective in her roles and to maintain a respectable public image and the scenes in question did not fit her professional vision. Despite her willingness to take on challenges in her career and that her proposal also involved Kerem Bürsin, the model had limits when it came to portraying certain situations on screen.
The real reasons for rejection
Hande Erçel’s decision was not taken lightly. Although her relationship with Kerem Bürsin was at a complicated stage, she would have had the opportunity to share the screen with her then boyfriend. However, the complicated scenes in the script and the need to maintain her professional integrity led her to say no to the project.
Hande Erçel’s rejection opened the door for the talented actress Demet Özdemir to take the lead role in Between the World and Me. Özdemir’s casting generated a number of reactions and expectations were built around his on-screen chemistry with Bugra Gülsoy, who eventually became his co-star. The series became one of the biggest hits of 2023.
