Kristen Stewart emerges as frontrunner to play Lois Lane alongside Henry Cavill in new Superman

Actress  Kristen Stewart is the subject of fevered speculation surrounding the casting of the role of Lois Lane in the new Superman movie.
The Twilight superstar has emerged as the frontrunner ahead of a coterie ofHollywood starlets including Jessica Biel and Rachel McAdams, who have also been touted as leading contenders for the role.

It could be her: Twilight superstar  Kristen Stewart has emerged as the frontrunner to play Lois Lane in the new Superman film

Other names mentioned in connection with the coveted role of Clark Kent's love interest are stunning Glee star Dianna Agron and Watchmen's Malin Akerman.

The speculation comes hot on the heels of the announcement  it was that handsome British actor Henry Cavill - best known for his role in racy historical drama The Tudors - has been cast as the Man of Steel.Cavill's casting means British actors have taken all the main superhero roles, with Christian Bale as Batman and newcomer Andrew Garfield set to debut as Spiderman.

The new Superman film will be directed by Zack Snyder and begins shooting in June for a December 2012 release.

Icons: Stewart is in the running to take the role made famous by actress Margot Kidder