Jonathan Roumie joins Crosswalk Talk to discuss his new romantic comedy Solo Mio, starring Kevin James and directed by the Caanan Brothers. The film follows a groom who is left at the altar in Italy and decides to go on his honeymoon alone — where unexpected friendships, healing, and surprising twists unfold.

Roumie plays Neil Simmons, a well-meaning (and questionably credentialed) therapist who befriends Kevin James’ character and attempts to help him process heartbreak. Known worldwide for portraying Jesus in The Chosen, Roumie shares what it’s like stepping into a modern comedic role — shoes included — and why stories of redemption continue to drive his creative mission.

Highlights


Why Jonathan Roumie said “yes” immediately when Kevin James called


What makes Solo Mio different from typical romantic comedies


How the film blends humor, heart, and unexpected emotional depth


Why this rom-com is refreshingly wholesome and family-friendly


Roumie’s character Neil Simmons — heart-driven, flawed, and hilariously earnest


What it’s like moving from The Chosen to contemporary comedy


His passion for storytelling that brings light into culture


Why redemption arcs resonate deeply with him


The spiritual lesson God has been teaching him lately: daily surrender

Resources Mentioned

Jonathan Roumie


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanroumieofficial/


IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2425807/

Kevin James


Official Website: https://www.kevinjames.com/

Films & Series Referenced


Solo Mio – Romantic comedy set in Italy


The Chosen – Global faith-based series


Jesus Revolution – Faith-based feature film

LifeAudio Network


Explore more podcasts: https://www.lifeaudio.com/

Jonathan Roumie joins Crosswalk Talk to discuss his new romantic comedy Solo Mio, starring Kevin James and directed by the Caanan Brothers. The film follows a groom who is left at the altar in Italy and decides to go on his honeymoon alone &mdash; where unexpected friendships, healing, and surprising twists unfold.
Roumie plays Neil Simmons, a well-meaning (and questionably credentialed) therapist who befriends Kevin James&rsquo; character and attempts to help him process heartbreak. Known worldwide for portraying Jesus in The Chosen, Roumie shares what it&rsquo;s like stepping into a modern comedic role &mdash; shoes included &mdash; and why stories of redemption continue to drive his creative mission.
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Highlights
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Why Jonathan Roumie said &ldquo;yes&rdquo; immediately when Kevin James called
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What makes Solo Mio different from typical romantic comedies
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How the film blends humor, heart, and unexpected emotional depth
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Why this rom-com is refreshingly wholesome and family-friendly
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Roumie&rsquo;s character Neil Simmons &mdash; heart-driven, flawed, and hilariously earnest
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What it&rsquo;s like moving from The Chosen to contemporary comedy
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His passion for storytelling that brings light into culture
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Why redemption arcs resonate deeply with him
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The spiritual lesson God has been teaching him lately: daily surrender
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Resources Mentioned
Jonathan Roumie
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonathanroumieofficial/" data-start="1611" data-end="1660">https://www.instagram.com/jonathanroumieofficial/</a>
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IMDb: <a data-start="1671" data-end="1707">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2425807/</a>
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Kevin James
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Official Website: <a href="https://www.kevinjames.com/" data-start="1749" data-end="1776">https://www.kevinjames.com/</a>
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Films &amp; Series Referenced
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<a href="https://www.angel.com/movies/solo-mio">Solo Mio &ndash; Romantic comedy set in Italy</a>
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<a href="https://thechosen.tv/en-us">The Chosen &ndash; Global faith-based series</a>
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<a href="https://jesusrevolution.movie/">Jesus Revolution &ndash; Faith-based feature film</a>
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LifeAudio Network
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Explore more podcasts: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/" data-start="2049" data-end="2075">https://www.lifeaudio.com/</a>
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Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Jonathan Roumie on Solo Mio, Kevin James & Life Beyond The Chosen

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