'Stranger Things' actress who plays Barb lands role in CW's Archie reboot
LOS ANGELES -- Barb fans, rejoice!
While it may take time to see "Justice for Barb" in Netflix's Stranger Things, Shannon Purser -- the actress behind the fan favorite character -- has landed a new role.
Purser will star in at least three episodes of The CW’s Archie reboot Riverdale as Ethel Muggs.
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The show, developed by Roberto Aguire-Sacasa (Glee) and executive produced by Greg Berlanti (The Flash), is slated for a midseason premiere on CW.
Purser's character will reportedly have a crush on Jughead (played by Disney alum Cole Sprouse) and befriend Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Betty (Lili Reinhart).
She tweeted about the news Tuesday morning.
Entertainment Weekly first reported the news.
Topics Netflix Stranger Things The CW
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