It is known that the next installment of the new and improved Batman movies will feature the villain ‘The Riddler,’ but it was not known until now that Johnny Depp was going to be offered the role.

Reports claim a source told the Enquirer,

(Producers) are convinced that the role of the Riddler is perfect for Depp. Johnny’s a pro. He’ll be able to take direction from director Chris Nolan and still make the character his own.

The same source also claims that producers want Philip Seymour Hoffman to play ‘The Penguin.’

I say AWESOME! I love both actors, and with Christian Bale alongside them, this movie is sure to hit gold yet again.

The Dark Knight has already grossed $440 Million so far worldwide and there is no end in sight. With a huge profit like that, it will be hard for Depp and Hoffman to turn down the roles.

‘The Riddler’ was played on the small screen in the 1960s by funnymen Frank Gorshin and Jim Carrey in the 1995 Batman Forever movie. Hoffman would be stepping into the shoes of former TV and movie Penguins Burgess Meredith and Danny DeVito.

What do you all think of these actors as the next Batman villains?