Kevin James stars in new romantic comedy 'Solo Mio'

Actor says his character in the film is unlike any he's played before.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Actor Kevin James says his role in the new romantic comedy 'Solo Mio' is the thing he's most proud of in his career. In the film, James plays Matt, a hopeless romantic who gets left at the altar by his fiancée Heather during their destination wedding in Italy. Unable to get a refund, Matt decides to go on the honeymoon alone, where he's befriended by two newlywed couples who try to cheer him up.

Why it matters

This film marks a departure for James, known primarily for comedic roles in shows like 'The King of Queens' and movies like 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop.' The actor says he's excited for audiences to see him in a more dramatic, emotional part.

The details

In the film, James' character Matt is left at the altar by Heather, played by Julie Emery. The filmmakers were intentional about not painting Heather as a villain, as James explains 'sometimes people just don't feel that connection and they can still love the other person.' Unable to get a refund, Matt goes on the honeymoon alone, where he's befriended by two newlywed couples played by Alyson Hannigan/Kim Coates and Julee Cerda/Jonathan Roumie. James says his real-life friendships with Coates and Roumie helped create an easy, credible chemistry on screen.

  • The film 'Solo Mio' is set to be released in theaters on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Kevin James

A veteran actor known for comedic roles in shows like 'The King of Queens' and movies like 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop,' who says this dramatic part in 'Solo Mio' is the thing he's most proud of in his career.

Julie Emery

An actress who plays Heather, the fiancée who leaves James' character Matt at the altar during their destination wedding in Italy.

Alyson Hannigan

An actress who plays Meghan, one of the newlywed couples who befriends James' character Matt during his solo honeymoon.

Kim Coates

An actor who plays Julian, Meghan's husband and one of the newlywed couples who befriends James' character Matt.

Jonathan Roumie

An actor who plays Neil, one of the newlywed husbands who befriends James' character Matt during the honeymoon.

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What they’re saying

“It's the thing I am most proud of in my career. I'll be honest.”

— Kevin James, Actor (UPI)

“She's not just this woman who leaves and it's clearly like, 'Oh, he shouldn't be with her anyway.' Because that's not how real life is.”

— Kevin James, Actor (UPI)

What’s next

The film 'Solo Mio' is set to be released in theaters on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The takeaway

This film marks a departure for Kevin James, allowing him to showcase his dramatic acting abilities in a more emotional, romantic role, which he says is the thing he's most proud of in his career so far.