Taraji P. Henson takes on the boy’s club in the boisterous first trailer for What Men Want
This is a man's world. But not for long, if Taraji P. Henson has anything to say about it.
The Oscar nominee infiltrates the boys' club in the trailer for her latest film, What Men Want. In a gender-swapped remake of the 2000 romantic comedy, What Women Want, Henson's character Ali Davis struggles to climb the corporate ladder due to the sexism engrained within her company. Under the guidance of her friends, Davis turns to a spiritual guide — appropriately played by the enigmatic Erykah Badu — who makes her drink a "special" concoction. Soon after, she realizes she has the ability to read men's minds.
What initially seems like a curse becomes one of Davis' greatest assets as she seeks to fix the culture within her office. Henson is joined in the cast by Hollywood favorites like Mark Cuban, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Phoebe Robinson, and Tracy Morgan, who combine to turn the cult classic on its head.
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What Men Want is in good hands under the direction of Adam Shankman, also known for directing Hairspray, The Wedding Planner, and Bringing Down the House. The film sashays into theaters on Jan. 11, 2019. Watch the full trailer below. Amari Pollard
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Amari Pollard is the social media editor at The Week and has written for Reader's Digest, Parents, and Inside Lacrosse. She studied journalism at Le Moyne College and can usually be found exploring Brooklyn, thrift shopping, or spending way too much money on brunch.
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