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Also revealed in trailer is the world of Evie’s eccentric family, including fiercely loving single mum Suz (Jones), sister Izzie (Hill), handsome boyfriend and ‘man of the house Josh (Adam Long) and frustrating neighbor Callum (Cooper).
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
As dad is usually too busy to do the honors, Vijay aka Hero appoints himself man of the house from an early age, taking this role very seriously if not at all wisely.
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Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
2 Dec. 2023
As the lone man of the house, the aging and disabled father of Fa Mulan (Ming-Na Wen) begins to prepare himself for the war effort.
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Devin Nealy,
EW.com,
16 Oct. 2023
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
As dad is usually too busy to do the honors, Vijay aka Hero appoints himself man of the house from an early age, taking this role very seriously if not at all wisely.
—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
2 Dec. 2023
As the lone man of the house, the aging and disabled father of Fa Mulan (Ming-Na Wen) begins to prepare himself for the war effort.
—
Devin Nealy,
EW.com,
16 Oct. 2023
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“Man of the house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20of%20the%20house. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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