Bluey’s Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack.Photo: Matt Bishop/MSG Entertainment
Melanie Zanetti has a lot to be thankful for this year.
Yes, she’s Australian, but the actress who voices Chilli Heeler, the unflappable mum to pups Bluey and Bingo on the beloved kids' showBluey,is in the U.S. this turkey day for some exciting celebrations around her show.
On Saturday, she joined the man she calls her “dog husband,” David McCormack,for the premiere ofBluey’s Big PlayatN.Y.C.’s Madson Square Garden.
“It was the first time we met,” the 37-year-old tells PEOPLE of seeing McCormack, who voices Bandit, in person despite their lengthy working relationship. “It was really great. We were watching the play sitting next to each other, and Dave was like, ‘I can’t get my head around it: I see the character and it’s your voice, but you’re sitting next to me!’ "
“I love how much America has embraced this little Aussie show,” Zanetti says of the series, now in its third season on Disney+. “A lot of dads have told me it’s taught them how to play with their kids, or taught them to be a better parent. Others have said it’s helped them broach topics that can be a bit difficult because of the way it’s been investigated throughBluey.And I love that — it’s a testament to our creator Joe Brumm, his vision, his writing, and his ability to tap into that very specific time of life with all of its beauty and absurdity and hilarity.”
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Zanetti says there is more of season 3 to come, and “I think some of my favorite stuff is in there,” she adds. “I’m really excited.”
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She credits the wonderful mix of emotions to the entireBlueyteam.
“The beauty comes through in the work because everyone is so kind, and such great humans,” she shares. “The show really brings that energy with it. It’s very special.”
source: people.com
