Peyton Tucker Reed is an American television and film director. He is best known for directing the comedy filmsBring It On, Down with Love, The Break-Up and Yes Man, as well as the superhero films Ant-Man and its sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Biography
Reed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Reed directed the motion picturesBring It On, 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. Prior to joining the production of Ant-Man, Reed was slated to direct a Brian Epstein biopic, based on the graphic novelThe 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. Peyton Reed has been hired to direct a third Ant-Man film for Marvel Studios. In May 2020, Reed confirmed he would direct an episode from the second season of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, part of the Star Wars franchise.
Personal life
When he was a teenager, Peyton Reed drew his punk band as the Avengers on a flyer, including himself as Ant-Man. Peyton Reed was a DJ for WXYC, the UNC student radio station, during his time enrolled at the university. Worked as a van driver on the set of Bull Durham in 1987, which was filmed in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. Recorded music under the name manCHILD with UNC classmate Norwood Cheek. Reed lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife Sheila and 2 sons. He was previously married to Beth LaMure from 1998 to 2006.
