The sci-fi show that featured Michael B. Jordan and David Tennant in its story is all the more interesting to revisit today as a result of the careers of its cast in the years since it finished. Both Michael B. Jordan and David Tennant have appeared in some of the biggest movie and show releases in history, with Tennant famously becoming one of the most well-regarded actors to play Doctor Who in the show’s decades-long run, and with Michael B. Jordan becoming one of the MCU’s most praised villains as Killmonger.
While both actors have technically had roles in the MCU timeline – as a result of David Tennant’s role as Kilgrave in Jessica Jones – it’s been relatively rare to see the two appear in the same movie or show together, which makes their shared appearance in one sci-fi series all the more fascinating.
Indeed, given the show’s more obscure nature – and given the trajectory of Michael B. Jordan, David Tennant, and the wider cast of the series’ careers since its release – it’s a fascinating watch or rewatch today, especially for those curious about the wider careers and less famous roles of some decidedly famous actors.
Gen:Lock Is Even More Interesting To Look At Now
Gen:Lock is a show that is decidedly interesting in its own right, given it focuses on a Neon Genesis Evangelion-esque scenario wherein candidates are chosen to pilot Holons, which are massive mechs capable of protecting Earth against the forces of The Union.
However, it’s undeniable that the cast of Gen:Lock makes it all the more fascinating to look back at now. Off the bat, it’s worth noting the main cast of Gen:Lock includes Michael B. Jordan – of Sinners and Swapped fame most recently – and Maisie Williams, who is best known for her role as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones.
This cast is accentuated by several other notable public figures, including David Tennant, Dakota Fanning, and internet celebrities Lindsay Jones and SungWon Cho.
The new heights several members of this cast have enjoyed in the years since Gen: Lock‘s 2019-2021 release – most notably in Michael B. Jordan’s Oscars results with Sinners, and David Tennant’s results with Good Omens and return in Doctor Who – adds a different dimension to watching the series back now, since the differing modern positions of these actors makes it even more intriguing to watch them in this less well known sci-fi show.
Gen:Lock’s Cast Means The Show Will Likely Only Get More Interesting To Revisit With Time
Gen:Lock‘s cast signed on to the project during periods of notable fame for them – with Maisie Williams, for example, coming off the back of her career-defining role in Game of Thrones, which was and remains one of the most famous TV shows of all time. That said, given these actors’ careers have by no means ended with Gen: Lock, we have years left to watch the trajectory that unfolds for these assorted figures.
This is perhaps most exciting when it comes to the matter of Michael B. Jordan’s career, given the actor is having a major resurgence in fame currently, having gone from the staggering success of Sinners to the lofty Netflix results of Swapped over a relatively short period of time. With Jordan going from hit to hit – and his reputation becoming increasingly that of a household name as a result – his role as one of the primary mech pilots in Gen:Lock subsequently becomes part of the rich tapestry that led to the actor’s star shining brighter than ever.
