Once again, People magazine is planning its annual “Sexiest Man Alive” issue. According to an insider, the two front-runners are Chris Pratt and Neil Patrick Harris.

 

"Guardians of the Galaxy was a huge movie and it is still fresh in people’s minds. The film made Chris Pratt a star and overhauled his image from that cute guy on Parks and Recreation to a buff heartthrob,” the magazine insider said. “If he can make blockbuster money, he can sell a ton of magazines is the thinking. What The Hangover did for Bradley Cooper this film did for Chris. It’s his year.”

 

But he has some strong competition. Harris is also being considered.

 

“People has never had an openly gay ‘Sexiest Man’ before. It would certainly make news and generate buzz for the magazine,” said the insider. “Plus, Neil is going to be hosting the Oscars. He’s in Gone Girl, he was just on Broadway. He’s also happily married with kids. He is having an amazing year."