It looks like the game of "will-he-or-won't-he" is finally over.

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

In a brief article, the Reporter quoted unnamed sources revealing that Abrams finalized the directing deal Friday evening with Paramount Pictures. Abrams' representatives at the William Morris Agency declined comment.

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

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, but has hedged on whether or not he would personally direct the film.

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.

You can see the original report at HollywoodReporter.com.