The rivalry between 19th century stage actresses Sarah Bernhardt and Eleonora Duse could be coming to the big screen. A feature about their feud, described as “‘The Favourite’ meets ‘Amadeus,'” is in the works from “Grey Gardens” director Michael Sucsy, Deadline reports.

Based on Peter Radar’s novel of the same name about Bernhardt v. Duse, “Playing to the Gods” “tells the true story of French stage superstar Sarah Bernhardt, a pioneer in the culture of exotic, eccentric celebrity who became the world’s first A-list actress. Pitted in a rivalry is up-and-coming Italian adversary, Eleonora Duse, whose modern, naturalistic style and ability to disappear into roles without chewing the scenery revolutionized the theater,” the source summarizes. “Their competition for queen of the stage ignited the most tumultuous theatrical showdown of the 19th century.”

“Playing to the Gods” will soon be taken out for financing. Sucsy penned the script and optioned the book.

Bernhardt appeared on stage in “La Dame Aux Camelias,” “Ruy Blas,” and “Fédora,” among many other plays. She took on the titular role in an 1899 production of “Hamlet,” which Theresa Rebeck reimagined via her 2018 play, “Bernhardt/Hamlet.” Bernhardt also acted in several early shorts and features, such as “The Clairvoyant” and “Mothers of France.”

Duse played several roles made famous by Bernhardt in Italian reinterpretations, including “La Dame Aux Camelias'” Marguerite. She co-wrote and starred in the 1917 short “Cenere.” Her life was the subject of Filippo Walter Ratti’s 1947 biopic “Eleonora Duse.”