The Conjuring‘s Joey King will star in Broad Green Pictures’ horror-thriller Wish Upon, Variety is reporting.
John Leonetti (Annabelle) is directing from a script by “The Listener” TV scribe Barbara Marshall. The movie is being produced by Busted Shark Production’s Sherryl Clark, whose credits include Viral and Cloverfield.
King will play a 16-year-old misfit who finds a magic box that promises a chance at the life she’s always wanted. However, she soon discovers that each wish demands a deadly payment.
“I was mesmerized by Joey’s performance on the set of ‘The Conjuring,’” Leonetti said. “I am looking forward to watching her bring Claire to life in ‘Wish Upon.’”
Wish Upon will begin production this fall. King also had a recurring role on “Fargo” and appeared in Independence Day: Resurgence.
