Katie Holmes' Batman snub

29-01-2007 12:30

Katie Holmes has turned down a $2 million deal to star in the sequel to 'Batman Begins'.The actress was expected to reprise her role as Rachel Dawes alongside caped crusader Christian Bale for 'Batman: The Dark Knight' but has pulled out because of "scheduling conflicts".Rumours have already circulated that Katie has been replaced by 'Wedding Crashers' actress Rachel McAdams for the comic-book adventure, also starring Heath Ledger as The Joker. Katie has instead signed up to star alongside Queen Latifah in the comedy 'Mad Money'.The movie - to be directed by Callie Khouri - follows three female janitors working at the Federal Reserve who plot a major heist.The former 'Dawson's Creek' actress' move into comedy is believed to be part of her plan to re-launch herself, following her career break to marry Tom Cruise and have their daughter, Suri.However, film insiders have suggested she has been struggling to find work because of her controversial conversion to her husband's Scientology faith.