"The Twilight Saga" breakout star Taylor Lautner will be showing off his toned physique in a new role.

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Variety reports the 17-year-old will play Stretch Armstrong in the upcoming 3-D superhero flick by the same name. "Stretch Armstrong" is based on the 1970s action figure and is set to be released in March 2012.

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"In the past two years, Taylor has emerged as a real star at the global box office," Universal Studios co-chief Donna Langley said in a statement. "He brings the perfect balance of energy and athleticism to the role of an unlikely super hero with a fantastic super power."