On November 20th, 2020, People magazine will announce their Sexiest Man Alive 2020 for perhaps the worst year to ever exist. Although 2020 has been lined with negativity and heartbreak, something positive could come out of it with the right man being granted this coveted yearly title. Being a little less than a month away, it is time to predict who might be on the cover of the Sexiest Man Alive issue, so here are some of the most likely options to be seen in the magazine. (Click here to see 2019’s Sexiest Man Alive list)
1. Keanu Reeves
Embed from Getty ImagesKeanu Reeves has long held the title of the Internet’s boyfriend, and throughout this year he has been one of the only actors in the world to be able to deliver his fans plenty of laughs with Bill & Ted Face the Music. Reeves has already been granted the title of Sexiest Man Alive 1994, which was given to him in 2015 due to the issue being skipped in its initial year, but he has arguably gotten sexier since his prime as an action star. Aging like a fine wine and sporting an entirely new look with his signature John Wick hair and beard, there is no doubt that Keanu Reeves is high on the list for the Sexiest Man Alive 2020 cover.
2. Lin-Manuel Miranda
Embed from Getty ImagesWhen it comes to the regular conversation that happens each year, Lin-Manuel Miranda is seldom brought up. Perhaps he’s not the conventional hunk like Dwayne Johnson or Idris Elba, but his immaculate style and satin voice is just as sexy. With the massive success of Hamilton putting extreme value onto Miranda’s star power, it is entirely possible that he will grace the Sexiest Man Alive 2020 cover.
3. Daniel Craig
Embed from Getty ImagesSean Connery and Pierce Brosnan both have the shared title of James Bond, but they also have the shared title of Sexiest Man Alive, so it only makes sense for Daniel Craig to be granted the same honor. Everyone in the world knows who James Bond is, they know he’s sexy, and the same can be said about Craig. While movie buffs may have to wait a little longer to see his swan song as the character, Daniel Craig has been making people salivate for over a decade as James Bond, and that kind of sexy deserves to be recognized.
4. Henry Cavill
Embed from Getty ImagesSuperman himself has been the most snubbed Sexiest Man Alive inductee since 2013, yet he has kept adding to his sexy portfolio every year. Between The Witcher, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Enola Holmes, and even Mission Impossible – Fallout, Cavill has strutted his proverbial tail feathers for all to see. Even without the cape, the jawline alone should be enough to get him on the cover of People Sexiest Man Alive 2020 magazine.
5. Chris Evans
Embed from Getty ImagesAlthough he has not really had any big projects in 2020, Chris Evans has managed to stay in the headlines and be as sexy as ever, especially with his NSFW photo leak. Let’s face it, Evans’ leaked picture has put him not only back into the limelight, but perhaps into the front of the Sexiest Man Alive line as well. He will always be Captain America, he is one of the most famous and sexiest men in the world, and it’s only fitting for him to finally take his throne as Sexiest Man Alive 2020.
6. Robert Pattinson
Embed from Getty ImagesKeanu Reeves has been the Internet’s boyfriend for years, but it seems like Robert Pattinson might have taken his place. The wave of love that has come to Pattinson because of his incredible acting in films such as The Lighthouse and Tenant (not to mention his casting as the one and only Batman) has given a new appreciation for how sexy the former teen star is. While it is entirely likely that Robert Pattinson will be on the shortlist for this year’s issue, it is almost a guarantee that he will obtain the title eventually.
7. Mark Wahlberg
Embed from Getty ImagesYou may not think he’s a great actor, and you may not think he’s sexy, but for the most part people have been drooling over Mark Wahlberg since before he was an A-list action star. Whether it’s the trademark accent, the wrinkled brow or the chiseled body, there’s something about Marky Mark that makes people want to get under the Calvin Kleins. Since 2020 was a fairly big year for the perennial Hollywood star (having been in three films and produced the McMillions documentary), it would be no surprise if he capped it off with one of Hollywood’s more coveted titles.
8. Taika Waititi
Embed from Getty ImagesWhile Taika Waititi has spent most of his career behind the camera, there is nothing sexier than a visionary, and Waititi has that characteristic in spades. Spearheading blockbusters such as Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit, and even lending his voice to The Mandalorian has made Taika one of the most sought after directors in the world. A director has never been granted the title of Sexiest Man Alive before, but if anyone deserves it, it is certainly him.
9. Paul Rudd
Embed from Getty ImagesPaul “The Immortal” Rudd hasn’t seemed to have aged a day since Clueless, and with his career resurgence and superhero six-pack, he is certainly sexier than ever. Rudd has always been a teenage crush and cult favorite to some, but becoming a household name throughout the years has brought with it new recognition. Having only gotten better with age, and endearing everyone in the world with his boyish charm and quirky humor, it would be no surprise for the Ant-Man himself to get a huge victory in November as Sexiest Man Alive 2020.
10. Pedro Pascal
Embed from Getty ImagesPedro Pascal has been the crush of many ever since his role as Oberyn Martell on Game of Thrones, and his characters in Kingsman: The Golden Circle and The Mandalorian have only maximized his mass heartthrob. Pascal is in many ways a man’s man, as he has a rough-and-tumble look and persona for most of his characters, while also being nicely put together. Being one of the most beloved actors currently on television should propel him into the Sexiest Man Alive 2020 conversation, because after all, “This is the Way”.