‘Shadowhunters’: 5 Reasons Why We Believe Dominic Sherwood is the Perfect Jace

Exciting news rocked the Shadowhunters fandom on Monday when Dominic Sherwood was cast as Jace in Shadowhunters, the television adaptation of Cassandra Clare’s bestselling series.

Looks like the word is out!!! ARRRGGGHHH! cannot contain my excitement! Xx

— Dominic Sherwood (@DomSherwood1) April 20, 2015

I’m so overwhelmed by all of your support!! I love every last one of you!!!!

— Dominic Sherwood (@DomSherwood1) April 20, 2015

We’re excited too, Dom!

We haven’t even seen Dominic in full Shadowhunter gear as Jace, but we’re confident that Dom will be the perfect Jace!

Here are five reasons why:

1. He’s Gorgeous

While that’s certainly not the most important thing, it certain helps as Dominic prepares to co-headline a television franchise that airs on a network aimed at teens (or an audience interested in YA stories). Dom’s got that smoldering sexiness about him that Jace is known to use as a weapon. We can’t wait to see how Dominic portrays Jace. All I’m saying is we’d better get, “I am stunningly attractive” or the fandom might riot.

2. He’s Got Experience in Young Adult Adaptations

While this may be the first time Dominic headlines a Young Adult adaptation, it’s certainly not his first go-around with a passionate Young Adult fan base. Last year, Dominic played Christian Ozera in Vampire Academy, and got to see firsthand just how passionate a book fan base can be.

3. He’s Got the Jace Look

Blonde hair? Check. Angelic features? Check. Ripped physic? Check! Dominic has got everything from the physical attributes to the smoldering looks that just scream Jace. He’s already Jace-ready.

4. The Fandom Approves

From the start the announcement of Dominic’s casting was received well by the fandom, which was surprising because in any fandom the casting of a beloved character is usually met with some significant degree of negativity. The fact that Dom is playing a character that has been portrayed on the big screen was also a concern, but it seems as if those who were adamant about Jamie Campbell Bower returning are seeing that this is just a different interpretation of the character in a completely different world. Keep the positivity coming with future castings!

5. Cassandra Clare Approves

“@ffinnickodairs: ” DO YOU ALREADY KNOW WHO IT IS???? YOU DONT HAVE TO TELL US BUT PLEASE JUST SAY IF YOU APROVE IT” Yes and yes.

— Cassandra Clare (@cassieclare) April 20, 2015

Well, I don’t know about you, but if Cassie approves, then I approve. What better kudos to get than from the author herself!

Shadowhunters begins production next month in Toronto and is slated for an early 2016 premiere on ABC Family.