Star Trek XI will be directed by J.J Abrams

The Hollywood Reporter broke the news on the 24th February that J.J. Abrams has officially signed on to direct the eleventh Star Trek feature film.

Abrams previously directed "Mission: Impossible III" [Amazon] for Paramount, and is one of Hollywood's most prolific writer/director/producers. He co-created the seminal series Lost [Amazon] among other shows, and even directed an episode of The Office [Amazon].

Abrams has been developing "Star Trek XI" — as the project is currently referred to — as a producer and has been working with writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci since April of last year on the story.

According to the Reporter article, "Star Trek XI" will revolve around a young James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock, chronicling their first meeting at Starfleet Academy and their first space mission.

Check out the original report at HollywoodReporter.com