Can Yaman is back on social media. The Turkish actor has shared his first posts in nine months, promoting various of his upcoming new projects. Among his updates, he shared a photo alongside Ed Westwick, the actor known for his work in "Gossip Girl," with whom he's starring in the series "Sandokan."
Yaman and Westwick attended a presentation for the series in Leicester Square, in London, where they shared some photos alongside their castmates. The photo was quick to go viral, prompting plenty of comments from both of their followers and uniting fanbases from different parts of the world.
The posts are one of the many that Yaman has shared over the past three days, getting back in touch with his followers and building some excitement for his new projects.
Why Yaman left social media
Last summer, Yaman surprised his followers by abruptly stopping updates on his most famous social media channels, including X and Instagram. He completely cleared the former, sparking some stress from his followers.
"I don't benefit from social media. Instead of coming here as a tourist, I came here to work," he said at the time, replying to the criticisms and comments that accused him of leaving his country and his industry behind.
Ever since, Yaman has maintained a low profile, including pausing the activity of his foundation, "Can Yaman for Children," which he'd used to promote various issues benefiting children in need.
"Sandokan," his upcoming TV show, is expected to be released at some point this year. The series is an adaptation of the beloved series of books of the same name, following the famous pirate on various of his adventures during the XIX century. It stars Yaman in the titular role, with Westwick playing the role of the villain. The cast is rounded out by John Hannah, Owen Teale, Lucy Gaskell, Alanah Bloor, and more.