I am – Hercules!!

The great Bradley Whitford, who was Billy Madison’s nemesis before landing lead roles in Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing” and “Studio 60,” is negotiating to star in the MGM/UA horror-thriller “Cabin in the Woods.”

The project was penned by Joss Whedon (“Toy Story,” “Serenity”) and Drew Goddard (“Lost,” “Cloverfield”), who first collaborated on the final seasons of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Angel.”

Goddard is making his feature directorial debut on the project; Whedon is producing.

Already aboard the project is Richard Jenkins (“Burn After Reading,” “Step Brothers,” “The Visitor”), still best remembered by me as Nate Fisher’s dead dad on “Six Feet Under.”

The Hollywood Reporter offers the first hint of what the movie’s about:

While the studio and filmmakers were loath to provide character details, it is understood that Jenkins and Whitford will play white-collar co-workers with a mysterious connection to the cabin.

I’m a fan of everybody involved, and plenty excited to hear it’s finally gearing up its spring shoot. Release date is slated for Feb. 5, 2010.

Find all of the Hollywood Reporter’s story on the matter here.