From romantic comedies to historical epics and crime thrillers, Can Yaman has tackled nearly every genre. While fans await new international releases, he's worked on numerous productions that have cemented his status as a global heartthrob.
Yaman is currently based in Spain, where he's filming his new series, "El laberinto de las mariposas." Here's where to get started on his most famous projects, and where to stream them in the US.
Erkenci Kuş (Daydreamer)
"Daydreamer" is the breakout hit that turned Can Yaman into an international star. In it, he plays Can Divit, a free-spirited photographer whose life changes when he meets an aspiring writer named Sanem. The show became such a global hit that even Bradley Cooper said Yaman is his mom's favorite actor after she binged the show during the pandemic.
Streaming in the U.S.: Tubi, ViX (availability may vary)
İnadına Aşk (In Spite of Love)
By this time, Yaman had already amassed experience in different ensembles, but "In Spite of Love" marked his first lead role. In the show, he plays Yalın, a tech CEO who hides his true identity after meeting Defne, a newly graduated engineer.
Streaming in the U.S.: The availability is limited, but many clips are available on YouTube.
Dolunay (Full Moon)
A classic opposites-attract romantic comedy, Yaman plays Ferit, an orderly businessman whose orderly life is disrupted when Nazlı, a passionate culinary student, becomes his private chef.
Streaming in the U.S.: Limited availability on free platforms like DailyMotion and YouTube
El Hombre Equivocado (Mr. Wrong)
Reuniting him with his "Dolunay" co-star Özge Gürel, this modern rom-com sees Yaman as Özgür, a commitment-averse bachelor who reluctantly helps a woman find “the perfect man."
Streaming in the U.S.: Prime Video
Violet Like the Sea
Yaman’s first Italian series marked a sharp shift in genre. In the series, he plays Francesco Demir, a rebellious police inspector who teams up with a journalist gifted with synesthesia to solve crimes in Palermo.
Streaming in the U.S.: Prime Video
El Turco (The Turk)
"El Turco" might be Yaman's most ambitious series yet, being his first English-language historical drama. Yaman stars as Balaban Aga, an Ottoman soldier who becomes a legendary protector of an Italian village after being betrayed and left for dead.
Streaming in the U.S.: Only streaming internationally
Sandokan
Based on Emilio Salgari’s iconic novels, this epic adventure series follows Yaman as the fearless pirate Sandokan, torn between rebellion, love, and destiny in the 19th century.
Streaming in the U.S.: Netflix