There are films that make you want to lean back and enjoy the story — and then there are films that immediately make you want to book a flight. Solo Mio falls squarely into the latter.
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Jonathan Roumie to talk about his new film Solo Mio, which officially premieres in theaters on February 6th. From the jump, it was clear this movie isn’t just set in Italy — it adores it. From Rome to Tuscany, the film feels like a cinematic love letter to the country, its culture, and the magic that happens when people slow down long enough to actually connect.
Jonathan plays Neil — a genuinely good guy who knows exactly who he is, including where he stands in his marriage. As Jonathan perfectly put it, his character is “boss with a lowercase B,” happily supporting his strong, commanding wife without ego or resentment. Neil isn’t weak — he’s secure. And that confidence makes him quietly compelling.
One of the real joys of Solo Mio is the dynamic between Neil and his two unlikely companions, played by Kevin James and Kim Coates. Watching the three of them together, you’d swear they’d been friends for decades. Jonathan spoke about the instant chemistry on set and was especially quick to praise Kim Coates’ unexpected comedic brilliance — something longtime fans of his dramatic work may not have seen coming.
Their scenes together are rooted in that rare sense of brotherhood: different personalities, different approaches, but genuine care underneath it all. It’s funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly warm.
We also dove into Jonathan’s extensive voiceover work and how drastically different that craft is from live-action performances. Voice acting, he explained, can be incredibly isolating — often performed alone in a booth without scene partners, facial expressions, or physical cues. Every nuance has to live in the voice alone. While there’s freedom (yes, pajamas are allowed), it lacks the collaborative energy that makes ensemble acting so electric.
For Jonathan, nothing replaces the magic of actors sharing a space — reacting, adjusting, and building something together in real time. That’s where Solo Mio truly shines: a cast clearly enjoying one another, captured in a setting that does half the storytelling on its own.
With Solo Mio hitting theaters on February 6th, audiences are in for a heartfelt, funny, and transportive experience — no passport required (but you’ll probably want one afterward).
Watch the full video interview with Jonathan Roumie in the player above.
