*Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr., currently seen in the film "American Gangster," has been cast in the upcoming action thriller "Untitled Gehenna Project," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The film follows an elite group of soldiers (Gooding, Taryn Manning, Jason London, Franky G, Zack Ward, Stephanie Jacobson and Brandon Fobbs) sent on a covert mission by a government agent (Valerie Cruz) to retrieve a missing scientist (Ron Perlman) from an underground lab.

They encounter a priest (Henry Rollins) who tells them that an "ancient evil" has been released, causing their greatest fears to come to life. Their former leader (Ray Winstone) plays a pivotal role in uncovering what is actually taking place at the facility.

Bill Moseley and Sarah Ann Morris play members of the compromised research team.

The film is being directed by Sean Connery's son, Jason Connery, an actor who has appeared in more than 30 films and television shows, and recently made his directing debut with "Pandemic."