What Men Want (2019 film)

What Men Want is an upcoming American fantasy comedy film directed by Adam Shankman. A remake of the 2000 film What Women Want, the plot follows a woman who, after getting passed over for a promotion at her work, gains the ability to hear men's inner thoughts. The film stars Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, and Tracy Morgan. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 8, 2019, by Paramount Pictures.

Premise
Ali Davis is a successful sports agent who’s constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When Ali is passed up for a well-deserved promotion, she questions what more she needs to do to succeed in a man’s world… until she gains the ability to hear men’s thoughts. With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next basketball superstar, but the lengths she has to go to will put her relationship with her best friends and a potential new love interest to the test.

Cast

 * Taraji P. Henson as Ali Davis
 * Aldis Hodge
 * Tracy Morgan
 * Richard Roundtree
 * Wendi McLendon-Covey as Olivia
 * Josh Brener
 * Tamala Jones
 * Phoebe Robinson
 * Max Greenfield
 * Jason Jones
 * Kellan Lutz
 * Brian Bosworth as Nick
 * Chris Witaske as Eddie
 * Erykah Badu
 * Shaquille O’Neal
 * Pete Davidson
 * Mark Cuban

Production
Paramount announced that it would be developing a remake of the 2000 Nancy Meyers film What Women Want. On November 14, 2017, it was announced that Taraji P. Henson would star in the lead role. On February 2, 2018, Adam Shankman signed on to direct the film. Max Greenfield and Tracy Morgan were also added to the cast.