The Hollywood Reporter announced that “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner has signed to “Stretch Armstrong,” Universal’s upcoming 3-D adaptation of the Hasbro toy property and will be released in 2012.

“Stretch Armstrong” focuses on an uptight spy who inadvertently exposes himself to a formula that allows him to physically stretch his body to great lengths. With his newfound ability, the spy is forced to not only re-adjust to everyday life, but also to rethink his own crime-fighting tactics.

“In the past two years, Taylor has emerged as a real star at the global box office,” said studio cochair Donna Langley. “He brings the perfect balance of energy and athleticism to the role of an unlikely super hero with a fantastic super power. We couldn’t be more pleased that he has agreed to be our Stretch.”