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.

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

Purser has been a favorite among casting directors since her breakout turn on Stranger Things. She recently booked a role in the Melissa McCarthy comedy Life of the Party, and she's also set for a recurring role on the TV series Riverdale, a subversive reimagining of the classic Archie comic book series.

Though Barb met a cruel fate in the first season of Stranger Things, fans desperately want the character to return in Season 2. We're reluctant to rule out a return, since stranger things have happened...