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1964-07-03

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Peyton Reed

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

 

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.

 

Peyton Reed was originally 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.

 

Reed replaced Edgar Wright as the director of Ant-Man. Before 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 directed 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. According to the Hollywood Handle's X post, Reed is reportedly directing a movie about the 1960s band the Monkees.