Anthony Mendez, 'Jane The Virgin' Voice-Over Actor, To Premiere Motion Comic 'Mike Tomb'

Anthony Mendez is putting the mic down ---at least for now--- and embarking on a new venture. The Emmy nominee and voice-over actor, known for his role as the "Latin Lover" narrator on CW's "Jane The Virgin," has revealed that he's working on a new project.

The screenplay, called "Mike Tomb," marks his first dramatic motion comic inspired by true events based on his personal experience growing up in his family's business. It will focus on a Dominican-American headstone maker, who decides to leave the company and follow his dreams. In the storyline, the main character, Michael Gonzalez, develops a serious illness and unfortunately, a family secret threatens to send Michael to his grave early.

“As a fan of comic books and the digital storytelling space, I felt it was the right time to create a motion comic with a ‘real-life’ hero whose true power extends beyond the abilities he’ll discover along the way; the power to pursue his dreams despite the odds,” said Mendez to Latin Times via a statement. “Industry giants like Marvel have transitioned into the motion comic and digital space creating more opportunities for voice actors like myself. My hope is that this mix of fictional and true stories with an American of Latino descent at the center, will inspire more Latinos to create their own work as well as express themselves in new ways and on their own terms," he added.

Mendez, who worked for Comedy Central, CNN, NBC and MTV, will narrate, produce and direct the motion comic under his company, Strip Dot Voice, LLC. "Mike Tomb" is expected to premiere at the ending of 2016. Proceeds from the accompanying graphic novel will go to a New York-based charity that focuses on helping abused children.