No birds for Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman denies playing 'Penguin' in next 'Batman' sequel
Hollywood actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has denied claims that he will be playing the villainous penguin in 'Dark Knight' sequel.

The rumours began of him playing the role began when actor Michael Caine told reporters at the Toronto film festival that Hoffman will be seen portraying the role of 'Penguin' and Johnny Depp as the 'Riddler' in the sequel.

However, Philip denied the claims.

"No one has talked to me about it - never, It happened, like, five years ago, too. It's a rumour back then and it's still a rumour," the New York Daily News quoted the actor, as telling MTV.