Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker, Elijah Wood and Cam Gigandet are set to star in "The Experiment," the remake of Oliver Hirschbiegel's fantastic German thriller "Das Experiment."

Paul Scheuring, creator of television's "Prison Break," will direct the script he wrote. The original "Experiment" followed a group of men who slipped into the roles of prison guards and inmates as part of a research study. Things quickly get out of hand when those with the most power start abusing the rules.

Variety reports Brody will play the leader of the prisoners, while Whitaker will star as one of the guards. No word on what sides Wood and Gigandet will be on.

"Das Experiment" is by far one of the most shocking films I've ever seen. That said, it's also incredibly intense and suspenseful, although I doubt the English version will be as violent.

Brody last starred in "The Brothers Bloom." Whitaker was last seen in "Powder Blue." Gigandet, fresh off "Twilight," will soon appear in "The Roommate." As for Wood, his voice will be featured in the upcoming animated flick "9."