Hollywood justice: Barb from 'Stranger Things' just got a movie deal

After becoming a cause celebre on the Internet with her turn as Barb on Stranger Things, up-and-coming actress Shannon Purser has been cast in the thriller Wish Upon, Mashable has confirmed.

John Leonetti (Annabelle) is directing the movie, which stars Joey King (The Conjuring) as a teenage misfit who finds a magic box that grants her wishes, though each demands a deadly payment. 

Purser will play King's friend, who bears witness to the horrific consequences of each wish.

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Wish Upon hails from Broad Green Pictures (Bad Santa 2) and Cloverfield producer Sherryl Clark.  Read more...

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via Mashable

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