Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis is in negotiations to replace Javier Bardem in Rob Marshall’s upcoming adaptation of the Broadway musical “Nine,” according to Variety.

Lewis would jump into the role of lead character Guido Contini, a high-profile director struggling to satisfy all the women in his life, including his wife and mistress. He would star alongside Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, Marion Cotillard and Nicole Kidman.

Bardem dropped out of the project last week due to exhaustion from recent projects. He told sources he would like to take a break from acting in order to recuperate from all the stress.

Day-Lewis most recently won an Oscar for his portrayal as Daniel Daniel Plainview in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood.” He also won the Academy Award for the lead role in Jim Sheridan’s 1989 drama “My Left Foot.”

“Nine” marks Rob Marshall’s second effort to direct a musical for the big screen. He previously helmed “Chicago,” which took home the Oscar for best picture in 2003.

The original Broadway hit “Nine” was inspired by Federico Fellini’s film “81/2.”