Is Lautner Max Steel?

Taylor Lautner is being lined up to play Max Steel.

The superhero character, which was based on an action toy line and spawned an animated TV show, tells the story of a teenage extreme sports athlete who accidentally obtains super powers like increased strength, near-invulnearability and the ability to change his appearance at will, reports LA Times.

Lautner is still to capitalise from the success of New Moon - with a small role in forthcoming romantic drama ensemble Valentines Day his only non-Twilight film since the series began. But Paramount are eager to get Lautner to play Steel as he now has a huge teen following.

Source: Yahoo! Movies