Move over People Magazine’s sexiest man alive, Matt Damon. A new man looks ready to take the mantle. According to reports online, a new poll by Britain`s Cosmopolitan magazine has named Johnny Depp the sexiest man in the world.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star beat out an impressive field to take the top spot. Second place went to former ER hunk George Clooney, while Jake Gyllenhaal of Brokeback Mountain fame came in third.

Not surprisingly, James Bond himself, actor Daniel Craig was in the top five, coming in at fourth. The male half of Brangelina, Brad Pitt, took the fifth spot.

Depp, a highly acclaimed actor, experienced a huge career boost since playing Captain Jack Sparrow in the successful Pirates of the Caribbean series. Among other roles, he can next be seen in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland in which he will play the Mad Hatter. This is set for release in 2010.