Actors Jonathan Roumie (“The Chosen”), Kim Coates (“Sons of Anarchy”), and Julee Cerda discuss starring in the new rom-com “Solo Mio” opposite Kevin James.
They all participated in red carpet interviews at the New York premiere, which was held at Regal Times Square.
The movie “Solo Mio” was directed by Charles Kinnane and Daniel Kinnane from a screenplay co-penned by Kevin James, John Kinnane, and Patrick Kinnane.
The synopsis is: Left heartbroken in Rome after a wedding disaster, a stranded groom Matt (Kevin James) finds his ruined honeymoon transformed by a determined local and a few meddling travelers—proving that sometimes heartbreak is only the beginning. As a result, Matt decides to go on his honeymoon solo.
Jonathan Roumie
On being at the New York premiere of “Solo Mio,” Roumie exclaimed, “It feels amazing to be here!”
“This movie is really, really great. I was surprised with how much fun I had actually filming in Italy,” Roumie noted. “The experience was wonderful and the cast we had was amazing, and everyone got along.”
On the lessons learned from the “Solo Mio” screenplay, Roumie responded, “I don’t know if the screenplay taught me anything about myself other than the fact that I love comedy, and that I was really excited to do a movie with Kevin James.”
When asked what it was like to work with Emmy and Tony winner Eric Nelsen in “The Chosen,” Roumie remarked, “Eric Nelsen is great; he is an awesome guy.”
Julee Cerda
On being at the New York premiere of “Solo Mio,” Cerda said, “It feels great to be here. It’s wonderful and I am excited for everyone. I had a wonderful director, cast, and team!”
On playing her character Donna, Cerda said, “I like Donna because she is in an unconventional relationship with Neil played by Jonathan Roumie.”
“They are a quirky couple and they may not be your cup of tea, but that’s okay. They are their own cup of tea and that’s what matters,” Cerda explained.
Regarding the lessons learned from the “Solo Mio” screenplay, Cerda said with a sweet laugh, “It taught me that I really love pasta and gelato, especially during all that time I spent in Rome. I couldn’t stop eating those!”
For fans and viewers, Cerda expressed about the rom-com, “Honestly, I just hope people come out feeling good. It’s a feel-good movie; I hope they enjoy it and I hope they have fun. I hope it makes them laugh a little.”
Kim Coates
When asked about the movie’s theme of loneliness, Coates remarked, “I am alone all the time. I’ve been married for 41 years, and I’ve had my ups and downs.”
“My wife, Diana, is unbelievable; she is my rock. So, I am alone and she is alone. This movie talks about being left at the altar. That has never happened to us!”
Read More: “Solo Mio” review.
