Katie Holmes will not be returning to play Rachel Dawes in the latest Batman movie. Um... WHY NOT? I guess Tom Cruise isn't too into superhero movies.  Here is what Katie's spokesperson had to say:

"Katie was offered [Dark Knight] but was unable to accept the role because of scheduling conflicts," Julie Polkes, a spokeswoman for Holmes, tells the WSJ. "She was in the process of negotiating for another project. In addition, when she returns to work, she would like to tackle a new character." (source)

Aren't you just DYING to find out what amazing, Scientology approved movie Katie is vying for? Well, Us Weekly found out it is called Mad Money and will co-star Queen Latifah.

Mad Money, a comedy about three female Federal Reserve workers who plot to pocket old currency before it's destroyed. Holmes would take a pay cut and receive only $250,000 for her role in the film, which possibly costars Queen Latifah. (source)

I think there is more of a chance of me watching the new Batman movie personally.