Former Mad Men star Jon Hamm has his sights on stealing bloated buddy Ben Affleck’s Batmobile to become the Dark Knight, a source claims!

“Jon’s gunning hard for the role,” a source exclusively revealed to RadarOnline.com.

Though the two have been pals since co-starring in Affleck’s 2010 film The Town and were drinking buddies before Hamm got sober in 2015, the coveted comic book character may be up for grabs — and Hamm is no Joker about wanting in!

thinks he’d be better suited for the job. This is business for Jon — not personal.”

While Affleck, 45, is still the one answering the Bat-Signal, things are likely to change.

Since Affleck’s split from Jennifer Garner, his struggles with substance abuse have been making headlines and he hasn’t committed to future Batman projects.

Hamm, 46, is ready to fly in and has been “carefully courting” director Matt Reeves for months.

Jake Gyllenhaal has also been chasing the role, and Matt has definitely been considering him. But Jon is closer to Ben’s age and look, and will be a smoother replacement to fit into the plans already in place.”

While Affleck’s career stalled with going to rehab this year, Hamm’s star continues to rise with his recent hit film Baby Driver.

take his career to the next level. He doesn’t care whose toes he has to tread on to get there," claimed the source.

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