Kevin James and Matt Taylor stir social media frenzy with viral video
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The resemblance between Kevin James and TikTok sensation Matt Taylor has sparked widespread discussion online.
TikTok sensation “Not Mr. Taylor” returned Monday with a viral video that seemed to confirm fans’ wildest theories: Kevin James himself appeared alongside the viral art teacher lookalike.
“Some people say we look alike, but I don’t see it,” the alter ego quipped in the clip, which shows the duo stepping out of a fake car, practically mirror images, except for James’ full head of hair.
An art teacher named Matt Taylor is going viral on social media. 👀🎨
pic.twitter.com/K0I3nrlihfThe comment section exploded with confusion, excitement, and endless memes.
One fan admitted, “I’m more confused than ever now,” to which Not Mr. Taylor cheekily replied, “Mission accomplished.”
Another fan noted, “All I see is Kevin James and Doug Heffernan,” referencing the actor’s iconic role.
Many viewers speculated that the videos were a subtle movie marketing ploy.
Not Mr. Taylor confirmed the timing, revealing that Kevin James stars in the upcoming film Solo Mio, set to release February 6, 2026, playing a character named Matt.
Fans couldn’t resist joking about production quality and AI speculation, while others shared bittersweet sentiments: “Is it weird that I’m going to miss these videos once the movie comes out?”
Whether prank, AI trick, or clever teaser, the Kevin James–Matt Taylor saga has clearly captured the internet’s imagination, and the hype isn’t slowing down anytime soon.