Joey King Set to Star in Horror Flick 'Wish Upon'

Joey King is set to play the lead role in upcoming film Wish Upon, according to Deadline.

The 17-year-old actress will play the role of Claire in the horror thriller, which will be directed by John Leonetti.

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The film follows a 16-year-old misfit named Claire who finds a magic box which promises her a chance at the life of her dreams. But with each wish comes a deadly consequence that she could have never anticipated.

Production on the film is set to begin this fall.