Actor Steve Burns reappears in the 'Blue's Clues' movie adaptation
In a delightful turn of events, Steve Burns, the original host of Blue's Clues, is reprising his role in the upcoming musical film, Blue's Big City Adventure. The film premieres on Paramount+ on November 18.
Blue's Big City Adventure follows Josh and Blue's trip to New York for a Broadway musical audition. The series, which was rebooted in 2019 as Blue's Clues & You! with new host Josh Dela Cruz, sees Steve Burns guiding children through mysteries with his dog Blue, just as he did in the original series that first aired on Nick Jr. in 1996.
Steve Burns departed from the show in 2002 to pursue college. However, his sudden exit led to various rumors and personal challenges. In the debut film, Burns discusses his departure and subsequent personal growth. He expressed strong enjoyment of playing Steve again, appreciating the character's grown-up development, describing it as a fun and freeing experience akin to a "Grover-meets-Columbo" clown character.
Burns has maintained a connection with fans through social media and other projects, such as launching a podcast aimed at helping Millennials navigate modern challenges. He also mentioned that he is protective of the Blue's Clues show and enjoys being able to reprise his role as the host whenever he wants.
The film also features Donovan Patton (Joe) and Josh Dela Cruz (Josh) from the Nickelodeon series. The musical includes performances by BD Wong, Phillipa Soo, Ali Stroker, Alex Winter, and Steven Pasquale.
In an interview with EW in 2003, Steve Burns expressed that the Blue's Clues family always held a part in his heart. He stated that reprising his role as the host of Blue's Clues is "kind of like being Clark Kent." Interestingly, Steve Burns is wearing a new green polo in the debut film, a departure from his unforgettable green striped polo shirt.
In the film, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper embark on a trip to the city to retrieve Josh's lost notebook. The musical Blue's Big City Adventure is set to be a fun-filled, musical extravaganza that will surely delight fans of all ages. Don't miss Steve Burns' return as Steve on November 18 on Paramount+.
[1] Steve Burns, "Blue's Big City Adventure," (Interview), [Paramount+, 2022] [2] Steve Burns, "Navigating Modern Challenges," (Podcast), [Steve Burns, 2021]
News of Steve Burns' net worth is not specified, but he has been busy in the entertainment industry since his departure from Blue's Clues. In addition to reprising his role in the upcoming film, Blue's Big City Adventure, Burns hosts a podcast called Navigating Modern Challenges. The film, which premieres on Paramount+ on November 18, is a musical extravaganza that promises to delight fans of all ages.
