About gen:LOCK

gen:LOCK is an American mecha science fiction-animated web series that premiered on January 26, 2019. The series, set 50 years in the future, focuses on an international coalition called "the Polity", recruiting a team of pilots with a unique mental makeup to control the next generation of mecha—giant, weaponized robot bodies.

Plot & Summary

Earth's last free society is on the losing side of a global war. They recruit a diverse team of young pilots to control the next generation of "mecha"—giant, weaponized robot bodies. These daring recruits will find, however, that their newfound abilities come at no small cost.

Making / Production

The TV series gen:LOCK is created by Gray Haddock and co-produced by Rooster Teeth. The animation for the series was produced by Polygon Pictures.

Actors

• Michael B. Jordan, as Julian Chase, a former fighter pilot and one of the five "gen:LOCK compatible" humans capable of exploiting the new technology.
• Dakota Fanning, as Miranda Worth, an experienced ranger at the Vanguard.
• Masie Williams, as Cameron MacCloud, a mischievous hacker and the youngest recruit to the Gen:Lock program.
• David Tennant, as Dr. Rufus Weller, the scientist behind the gen:LOCK technology.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show features a diverse cast of characters, with nationalities representing America, Britain, and Japan among others.
• Michael B. Jordan, a big fan of anime, was quick to jump onboard once he read the script for gen:LOCK.
• gen:LOCK show is Rooster Teeth's second anime-style series, with RWBY being their first.

Quotes

• "Chase, is that you actually you?" - Miranda Worth
• "You don't get to decide who lives and who dies!" - Julian Chase
• "Intruders detected. Activating the espresso-drone." - Dr. Rufus Weller

Music, Soundtrack

• Opening Theme: "Belgrade" by Battle Tapes
• Ending Theme: "The Only" by Dalton Rapattoni
• Score: "Series Score" by David Levy and Alex Abraham

Awards

As of now, the series gen:LOCK hasn't received any major awards.