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Thursday, July 31 2008, 16:58 BST

By Alex Fletcher, Entertainment Reporter
Depp, Hoffman linked to next Batman

Rex Features
Johnny Depp and Philip Seymour Hoffman have been linked to roles in the sequel to The Dark Knight.

According to the National Enquirer, Depp has been tipped to play villain The Riddler, while Hoffman may be cast as The Penguin.

“[Producers] are convinced that the role of the Riddler is perfect for Depp,” said a source. “Johnny’s a pro. He’ll be able to take direction from director Chris Nolan and still make the character his own.

“And what better Penguin is there than Philip Seymour Hoffman?”

Jim Carrey played the The Riddler in 1995’s Batman Forever, while Danny DeVito was The Penguin in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns.

I sensed Depp would be the Riddler.

It sounds completely kickass.