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 ''

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'' and its sequels.

Background

Reed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the

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, 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.

Film

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

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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 ''

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'', before departing the project and being replaced by director

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. Reed directed the 2008 film '' Yes Man'', starring

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. ''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

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as the director of ''

''. 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 ''

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'', 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

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series ''

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'', part of the ''

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'' franchise.

Personal life

Reed lives in the

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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

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. The band has released three albums, and their instrumental song "Tilting Scale" is featured in ''

''.

Filmography

Film * '' Bring It On'' (2000) * '' Down with Love'' (2003) * '' The Break-Up'' (2005) * '' Yes Man'' (2008) * ''

'' (2015) * ''

'' (2018) * '' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'' (2023) Television Commercials * "Pretty Khaki" (for GAP, February 28, 2005)

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