Katie Holmes Passes on Batman Sequel

Katie Holmes has passed on the opportunity to to reprise her role as assistant district attorney Rachel Dawes in The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins.

"Katie was offered [Dark Knight] but was unable to accept the role because of scheduling conflicts,” says Julie Polkes a spokeswoman for Holmes.

“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."

She is reportedly in talks to star in, Mad Money, a comedy about three female Federal Reserve workers who plot to steal old currency before it's destroyed. The film will co-star Queen Latifah.