Hollywood heavyweight J.J. Abrams is ready to show the world that no one’s got bigger midi-chlorian-filled balls than him. The Bad Robot founder has agreed to direct Star Wars: Episode VII for Disney, owners of LucasFilm LTD since purchasing the company in October for $4.05 billion in stocks and cash.

Disney confirmed the news Friday. Abrams, who had been courted for the project by Lucasfilm Chief Kathleen Kennedy since its announcement, will direct from a script by Michael Arndt (Oblivion). Empire Strikes Back screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan is consulting on the project.

George Lucas said:

I’ve consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller.  He’s an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn’t be in better hands.

Abrams is the co-creator of the TV series “LOST,” “Fringe,” “Person of Interest,” and “Revolution.” He produced Cloverfiled and co-produced and directed Paramount Pictures’ Star Trek reboot and the Spielberg collaboration Super 8.