Peyton Reed
Peyton Tucker Reed (born July 3, 1964) is an American director of film, television, and commercials. He directed the comedy films Bring It On (2000), Down with Love (2003), The Break-Up (2006), and Yes Man (2008), as well as the superhero film Ant-Man (2015) and its sequels.
Peyton Reed

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- Name
- Peyton Reed
- Birth Name
- Peyton Tucker Reed
- Born
- 3 July 1964
- Birthplace
- Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
- Occupation
- Film director, television director, television producer
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Needham B. Broughton High School
- Languages
- English
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Peyton Tucker Reed (born July 3, 1964) is an American director of film, television, and commercials. He directed the comedy films Bring It On (2000), Down with Love (2003), The Break-Up (2006), and Yes Man (2008), as well as the superhero film Ant-Man (2015) and its sequels.
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Peyton Reed (born 1964) is an actor, director and screenwriter, of American nationality. The actor was born in Raleigh.
Peyton Reed was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The actor worked in United States. Languages used include English.
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• Name — Peyton Reed • Birth Name — Peyton Tucker Reed • Born — 3 July 1964 • Birthplace — Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. • Notable Works — Filmography • Occupation — Film director, television director, television producer • Years Active — 1987–present • Children — 2
Early life and education
Early life and education
Reed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 1987 with a degree in English and Radio, Television & Motion Pictures. He was a DJ for WXYC, the UNC student radio station, while enrolled at the university. He worked as a van driver on the set of Bull Durham in 1987, which was partially filmed in Raleigh.
2015–present: Work with the MCU
2015–present: Work with the MCU
Reed replaced Edgar Wright as the director of Ant-Man. Prior to joining the production of Ant-Man, Reed was slated to direct a Brian Epstein biopic, based on the graphic novel The Fifth Beatle. However, his commitment to the superhero film required him to part ways with The Fifth Beatle. Reed then went on to direct Ant-Man and the Wasp, the sequel to Ant-Man. He also directed the third Ant-Man film, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Reed directed two episodes from the second season of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, part of the Star Wars franchise. Reed is reportedly directing a movie about the 1960s band the Monkees, according to Jeff Sneider.
Personal life
Personal life
Reed lives in the Los Angeles area with his second wife Sheila Naghshineh and their two sons. He was previously married to Beth LaMure from 1998 to 2006. He plays in the band Cardinal Family Singers with Norwood Cheek. The band has released three albums, and their instrumental song "Tilting Scale" is featured in Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Director — Executive Producer — Notes • 1991 — Back to the Future — 13 episodes, live-action sequences • 1995 — The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes — TV movie • 1997 — The Love Bug • The Weird Al Show — 13 episodes • 1998 — Mr. Show with Bob and David — 3 episodes • 2000 — Upright Citizens Brigade — 4 episodes, 2 segments • 2008 — Cashmere Mafia — Episode "Pilot" • 2011 — New Girl — 3 episodes • 2013 — The Goodwin Games — 3 episodes • 2019–2021 — The Unicorn • 2020 — The Mandalorian — 2 episodes • 2026 — Ride or Die — 2 episodes Commercials • "Pretty Khaki" (for GAP, February 28, 2005)
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2000–2014: Studio films
2000–2014: Studio films
Reed's directorial debut, the motion picture Bring It On, was a number one box office hit. He also directed Down with Love, and The Break-Up; all comedy films. He has also acted in small roles in some films including his own and has written a few original songs for his soundtracks. He has also produced a few music videos. In 2000, Reed was attached to helm East Bound and Down, a reworking of Smokey and the Bandit, as his feature follow-up to Bring It On. In 2001, Reed was set to direct the 20th Century Fox production Fantastic Four, before departing the project and being replaced by director Tim Story. Reed directed the 2008 film Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey. Yes Man is an adaptation of Danny Wallace's autobiography about his decision to say "yes" to whatever offer, invitation, challenge, or opportunity that is presented to him. In 2011, The Gregory Brothers announced that Reed was in talks to direct them in a musical television pilot for Comedy Central.
Film
Film
• Year — Title — Distributor • 2000 — Bring It On — Universal Pictures • 2003 — Down with Love — 20th Century Fox • 2006 — The Break-Up — Universal Pictures • 2008 — Yes Man — Warner Bros. Pictures • 2015 — Ant-Man — Walt Disney Studios • 2018 — Ant-Man and the Wasp • 2023 — Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Reception
• Film — Rotten Tomatoes — Metacritic — CinemaScore — Budget — Box office • Bring It On — 63% (117 reviews) — 52 (31 reviews) — $28 million — $90.4 million • Down with Love — 60% (177 reviews) — 52 (39 reviews) — $35 million — $39.5 million • The Break-Up — 34% (192 reviews) — 45 (37 reviews) — $52 million — $205 million • Yes Man — 46% (154 reviews) — 46 (30 reviews) — $70 million — $223.2 million • Ant-Man — 83% (330 reviews) — 64 (44 reviews) — $130 million — $519.3 million • Ant-Man and the Wasp — 87% (431 reviews) — 70 (56 reviews) — $162 million — $622.3 million • Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania — 48% (355 reviews) — 48 (61 reviews) — $200 million — $462 million
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- 1.Mocavo.ca.
- 2.Manconi, David. The Players-Tar Hill Edition. The News and Observer. D10. October 1, 2009.
- 3.Manconi, David. Meet the director of 'Ant-Man and the Wasp,' an NC native who's a fanboy at heart. The News and Observer. July 5, 2018.
- 4.Reed looks 'East Bound' to direct for U. Variety. August 8, 2000.
- 5.Reed takes on Fox's 'Fantastic' project. Variety. April 25, 2001.
- 6.Yes Man (2008) - IMDb. IMDb.
- 7.Rise, Lacey. 'The Break Up' Director in Talks to Helm a Gregory Brothers Comedy Central Pilot (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. August 12, 2011.
- 8.Stedman, Alex. Peyton Reed to Direct 'Ant-Man'. June 7, 2014.
- 9.McNary, Dave. 'The Fifth Beatle' Movie to Start Production in 2014. Variety. December 4, 2013.
- 10.Weintraub, Steve. ANT-MAN Director Peyton Reed Talks First Cut, Deleted Scenes, Post-Credits Scenes. Collider. Complex Media. July 17, 2015.
- 11.Cabin, Chris. 'Ant-Man and the Wasp': Michael Douglas Eyeing Return for Sequel. Collider. November 13, 2015.
- 12.Kit, Borys. Peyton Reed to Direct 'Ant-Man 3' (Exclusive). Hollywood Reporter. November 1, 2019.
- 13.Hermanns, Grant. Peyton Reed Teases Involvement With The Mandalorian. ComingSoon.net. May 4, 2020.
- 14.Star Wars: The Mandalorian Star Reveals Season 2 Finale Director. TV Shows. December 17, 2020.
- 15.Sneider, Jeff. Exclusive: Peyton Reed to Co-Write and Direct Movie About Early Days of The Monkees. The InSneider. May 3, 2024.
- 16.The Break-Up Director Peyton Reed to Helm The Fifth Beatle. December 4, 2013.
- 17.Cheeky Vibes: Norwood Cheek talks Cardinal Family Singers and Super 8 Filmmaking workshop. Encore. November 6, 2018.
- 18.Music from Ant-Man and the Wasp. Tunefind.
- 19.Schneider, Michael. Bill Nighy Joins Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham in Amazon Prime Video Action Series 'Ride or Die' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. February 27, 2025.
- 20.Peyton Reed. Rotten Tomatoes.
- 21.Peyton Reed's Profile. Metacritic.
- 22.CinemaScore.
- 23.Amazon.com. Peyton Reed Movie Box office. Box Office Mojo.
- 24.Surprise! The Break-Up beats X-Men. Entertainment Weekly.
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