‘Stranger Things’ Breakout Star: A Spunky Seventh-Grader From Atlanta

Priah Ferguson, center, is shown in a scene from “Stranger Things.” The 12-year-old Atlanta middle schooler has given season 3 of the sci-fi, back-to-the-‘80s Netflix show a jolt of sassy electricity, playing Erica, a My Little Pony-obsessed, He-Man stealing, walkie-talkie intercepting little sister of Lucas.

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One of the breakout stars of “Stranger Things” is an actress who wants to do more action roles and maybe get behind the camera. But first, there’s seventh grade.

Priah Ferguson, a 12-year-old Atlanta middle schooler, has given season 3 of the sci-fi, back-to-the-’80s Netflix show a jolt of sassy electricity.

Priah plays Erica, a My Little Pony-obsessed, He-Man stealing, walkie-talkie intercepting little sister of Lucas, played by Caleb McLaughlin.