What Men Want
As of April 28, 2026, What Men Want is a feature film that has completed production. The production companies attached are Will Packer Productions, Paramount Pictures and Betty Mae Casting. Attached are casting directors Mary Vernieu and Michelle Wade Byrd; and director Adam Shankman. Cast includes Taraji P. Henson. It was scheduled to start shooting in Boston, MA and Atlanta, GA in April 2018. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear their thoughts. The comedy is inspired by the 2000 Nancy Meyers hit romantic comedy What Women Want.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producers | James Lopez |
| Producers | Will Packer |
Directing
| Director | Adam Shankman |
Casting
| Casting Directors | Mary Vernieu |
| Casting Directors | Michelle Wade Byrd |
Cast
| Cast | Taraji P. Henson |
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/what-men-want (last updated Apr 28, 2026).