27.06.2026 15:19
Onur Dilber, known for his character "Gezep" in TRT 1's popular series "Taşacak Bu Deniz," stirred the rumor mill by announcing in a resentful message that he would not be in the cast for the new season. It was alleged that the actor's sudden departure from the project stemmed from claims that he pressured the screenwriters to write "more scenes" for him, as well as a backstage fight with the series' lead Ulaş Tuna Astepe during henna night shootings.
TRT 1's rating record-breaking series 'This Sea Will Overflow' takes a mid-season break with its 31st episode, while a leaked news of departure from the behind-the-scenes dropped like a bombshell on the magazine agenda. Successful actor Onur Dilber, who portrays the character 'Gezep' in the series, announced that he will not be in the cast for the new season with a resentful message. However, the other side of the coin quickly emerged; according to claims, behind the departure lies a 'scene' dispute with the screenwriters and a backstage fight with lead actor Ulaş Tuna Astepe.
"I LEARNED WITH SURPRISE AND SADNESS"
As preparations for the new season began, Onur Dilber made a statement on his social media account, announcing his removal from the project with the following words and expressing his resentment: "I learned with surprise and sadness that Gezep, whom I played with great love in the series 'This Sea Will Overflow', will not be in the new season. The decline that Gezep, who started the series beautifully and won the audience's love, has experienced for weeks and the deviation from the character's essence were also known to the audience. While hoping that the character would return to its essence, I want you to know that I cannot make sense of this situation and I am deeply saddened. There are actually many words to say, we will say them when the time comes, hopefully. With love to everyone who loved Gezep and supported me..."
BEFORE MEETINGS EVEN ENDED...
While Onur Dilber's outburst caused widespread reaction on social media, the first details about the behind-the-scenes of the departure came from famous journalist Birsen Altuntaş. According to information obtained, it was learned that Onur Dilber shared this farewell message hastily even though talks with the production side had not yet officially concluded.
THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF THE SURPRISE DEPARTURE
Claims leaked from the series' behind-the-scenes indicate that a crisis has been prevailing on the set for a long time.
The main reasons behind the departure are listed as follows:
Called the Screenwriters: According to claims, Onur Dilber called the series' screenwriters Ayşe Ferda Eryılmaz and Nehir Erdem, requesting that more scenes be written for him. It is rumored that the screenwriters, disturbed by this situation, blocked the famous actor as early as the 18th episode.
Set Fight with Ulaş Tuna Astepe: It is alleged that the last straw occurred during a shoot. It is claimed that a harsh fight broke out behind the scenes between Onur Dilber and the series' lead actor Ulaş Tuna Astepe during the filming of henna night scenes, and that this tension completely severed ties.
After this Gezep crisis and the 'role grabbing' debates in the beloved project of TRT 1, it is eagerly awaited whether the production company or lead actor Ulaş Tuna Astepe will make a statement.