The first trailer for Bill Sienkiewicz: That Polish Guy dropped during a San Diego Comic-Con panel, giving fans a look at the upcoming documentary on the influential artist. The title comes from a nickname Sienkiewicz received from actor-director Clint Eastwood.
Sienkiewicz was joined by the documentary’s director Remsy Atassi and producer Sal Abbinanti at the con to discuss his career and the making of the film, followed by an audience Q&A.
“I’m incredibly excited about the documentary; it’s both humbling and nerve-wracking to see my life’s work splayed out on-screen accompanied by observations by so many of my creative heroes,” said Sienkiewicz. “But more, I’m excited because the documentary discusses the obsessive need to make art, as part of the unifying human experience, a drive that defies language, place or even medium of choice. That drive is something we all share and I’m proud, in the words of the great Cormac McCarthy, to carry that fire.”
The documentary traces Sienkiewicz’s life and career as a groundbreaking Polish-American artist, drawing on interviews with figures across comics, film and television like Jimmy Palmiotti, Vincent D’Onofrio, Kevin Smith, Peter Ramsey, Jim Lee and Denys Cowan. It will also feature behind-the-scenes looks at some of Sienkiewicz’s defining works, like Moon Knight, New Mutants, Elektra: Assassin and more.
“Bill has been incredibly influential in the comics, film, music and beyond, and this trailer is a peek into a film that will let everyone experience the depth of his creativity and his untouchable legacy,” said Abbinanti.
Check out the trailer:
The documentary comes from ComicBookPros, the production company behind The Legend of Kingdom Come, their prior feature on Alex Ross. No release date has been announced yet.