The actor and singer shared that the show, which was set to be a stepping stone in his post-NSYNC career, was abruptly canceled. “They told me, ‘We can’t do the show anymore. They have to believe you’re straight to play a straight character,’” Bass explained. At the time, his revelation was seen as a career risk in Hollywood, leading to a sharp decline in offers.
Bass also faced rejection from casting directors who believed his identity overshadowed his ability to take on diverse roles. “I lost everything—agents, projects, everything just fell apart,” he said. Despite the setbacks, he chose to rebrand and start over, embracing new opportunities over time.
As Hollywood evolved, Bass eventually returned to acting and collaborated with some of the same casting directors who once hesitated to work with him. “They’ve admitted it was a mistake, and I’ve since been cast in several projects,” he noted, adding that he harbors no resentment.
Since coming out, Bass has appeared in shows like Drop Dead Diva, Insatiable, and Hand of God, as well as the film Such Good People. He has also lent his voice to various animated projects, solidifying his place in entertainment while remaining a role model for LGBTQ visibility.
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