Katie Holmes has dropped out of the sequel to “Batman Begins” and is currently in talks to be cast in “Mad Money,” with co-star Queen Latifah instead. The English-based film is written by Glenn Gers and will be directed by “Thelma and Louise” writer Callie Khouri.
Variety reports this will be Holmes’ first movie since maternity leave.
Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Michael Caine are set to reprise their roles in the hit comic movie, but Holmes’ representative, Julie Polkes, revealed the actress dropped out of “Dark Knight,” the batman sequel, because of “scheduling conflicts.”
She explained, “We never got to the negotiating stage” for the film. Katie was offered [”Dark Knight”] but was unable to accept the role because of scheduling conflicts. She was in the process of negotiating for another project.”
“Mad Money” is based on the British film, “Hot Money.” It follows three female employees of the Federal Reserve who scheme together to steal a set amount of cash before it is destroyed.
The third female role has yet to be cast. Filming is expected to begin in a couple of months in Louisiana.
