Following his powerhouse performance in Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Bronson,” Tom Hardy’s career as been on the fast track to the big time.

And although his plans to play Mad Max in the George Miller-directed “Mad Max: Fury Road” has hit another snag, the burgeoning superstar sits atop the heap for another high profile role at Warner Bros.

Deadline reports that “Inception” helmer, Christopher Nolan, has selected Hardy for a lead role in the third “Batman” film.

Naturally, all involved are tight-lipped about exactly what role Hardy will be playing, refusing to even comment on whether he’ll be a good guy or a bad guy.

Hardy is currently starring with Chris Pine and Reese Witherspoon in the McG-directed Fox comedy “This Means War.”