(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Kristen Stewart would make a great Snow White as shes a kick-ass chick, according to her director.

The American actress is famous for playing Bella Swan in the massively popular supernatural series Twilight.

Kristen is set to portray the lead character in upcoming movie Snow White and the Huntsman, due out in 2012. And Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first Twilight film, thinks the prodigy would naturally fit into the role and add a sassy side.

"I love it, Catherine told E! Online. She's going to be a bad ass, learning how to hunt. That is perfect for Kristen!

She is adamant 20-year-old Kristen, who is dating her co-star Robert Pattinson, has the right attributes to be a success. Catherine also thinks audiences will enjoy a more sexed up version of the childhood classic."She's an athlete," Catherine explained. "She's a kick-ass chick. She's going to do good in that. I hope they [Twilight fans] like it. I mean it's sexy, so let's be real." (C) Cover Media