Taylor Lautner is well on his way to becoming one of Hollywood’s hottest new leading men.

According to Deadline Hollywood, the 17-year-old New Moon hottie will star in the upcoming sci-fi action flick Max Steel, the story of a 19-year-old who is recruited by a secret agency after an accident leaves him with superhuman powers. The story is based on a Mattel franchise and will be produced by Joe Roth.