Endemol Shine Turkey will produce the first-ever local version of the global hit, which will debut on Star TV later this year.

“‘Big Brother’ is the original reality format, and we’re thrilled that Endemol Shine Turkey will be using their expertise to bring this global phenomenon to Star TV,” says Marina Williams, chief executive officer, Central and Eastern Europe and MENA Regions, Endemol Shine Group. “This latest commission is testament to the ongoing success of ‘Big Brother’ across the region and we’re extremely pleased to announce the deal.”