This is probably some bullshit rumor laid out by nerds who have seen Dark Knight too many times. Oh wait, that would include me.

Anyways, this came form HollyScoop, and here’s the text:

Johnny Depp is reportedly going to be a part of the next Batman installment playing the Riddler. And not only that, but execs want Philip Seymour Hoffman to play the Penguin.

Them, plus Christian Bale…talk about an all-star cast!

The Dark Knight has brought in $440 million worldwide so far, so they have their work cut out for them for the next Batman to be just as successful.

Assuming this isn’t just some lonely wanker’s blog ponderings, I think Johnny Depp would make a good Riddler, but Depp has become such a huge name, that maybe it would distract from the kick-ass story I’m sure Nolan and Co. will come up with.

Hoffman as the Penguin? I could actually see that more.

But screw that! Bring on Catwoman! Wayne’s chick got fried so he needs some sexual tension! Can I throw out some names? Cate Blanchett proved she play nerd movie parts. (Rings, Indy, etc) And she’s a damn amazing actress to boot. Or what about The Watchmen’s Malin Akerman? She’s already half way there with that leather skimpy thing.