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Peyton Reed: A Director's Vision

From Indie Comedies to Blockbuster Universes: An exploration of the career of a filmmaker known for his comedic timing and blockbuster success.

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About Peyton Reed

Professional Overview

Peyton Tucker Reed, born July 3, 1964, is a distinguished American television and film director. He has helmed a variety of successful projects, ranging from critically acclaimed comedies to major blockbuster franchises, demonstrating a versatile command of cinematic storytelling.

Peyton Reed
Born
Peyton Tucker Reed

July 3, 1964 (age 61)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupation(s) Film director, television director, television producer
Years active 1987โ€“present
Spouses
  • Beth LaMure (m. 1998; div. 2006)
  • Sheila Naghshineh (m. 2013)
Children 2

Early Life and Beginnings

Academic Foundation

Reed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He pursued higher education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 1987 with a degree encompassing English and Radio, Television & Motion Pictures. During his university years, he contributed as a DJ for the student radio station, WXYC.

Early Industry Exposure

His initial immersion into the film industry occurred in 1987 when he worked as a van driver on the set of the film Bull Durham, a portion of which was filmed in his hometown of Raleigh. This hands-on experience provided early exposure to the practicalities of film production.

Notable Works

Acclaimed Films

Peyton Reed is widely recognized for directing a series of successful comedy films that resonated with audiences:

  • Bring It On (2000)
  • Down with Love (2003)
  • The Break-Up (2006)
  • Yes Man (2008)

He later achieved significant success within the superhero genre, directing the Marvel Cinematic Universe films:

  • Ant-Man (2015)
  • Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
  • Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

Television Directing

Reed has also made substantial contributions to television, directing episodes for notable series, including:

  • Back to the Future (animated series)
  • The Weird Al Show
  • Mr. Show with Bob and David
  • New Girl
  • The Goodwin Games
  • The Mandalorian (Season 2)

Comprehensive Filmography

Feature Films

Reed's directorial filmography includes:

  • The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995)
  • The Love Bug (1997)
  • Bring It On (2000)
  • Down with Love (2003)
  • The Break-Up (2006)
  • Yes Man (2008)
  • Ant-Man (2015)
  • Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
  • Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

Television Directing

His television directing credits encompass a range of genres and series:

Year Title Director Executive Producer Notes
1991 Back to the Future Yes No 13 episodes, live-action sequences
1995 The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Yes No TV movie
1997 The Love Bug Yes No
1997 The Weird Al Show Yes No 13 episodes
1998 Mr. Show with Bob and David Yes No 3 episodes
2000 Upright Citizens Brigade Yes No 4 episodes, 2 segments
2008 Cashmere Mafia Yes Yes Episode "Pilot"
2011 New Girl Yes No 3 episodes
2013 The Goodwin Games Yes Yes 3 episodes
2019โ€“2021 The Unicorn No Yes
2020 The Mandalorian Yes No Episodes "Chapter 10: The Passenger" and "Chapter 16: The Rescue"

Personal Life

Family and Residence

Peyton Reed resides in the Los Angeles area with his second wife, Sheila Naghshineh, and their two sons. His previous marriage to Beth LaMure concluded in 2006.

Musical Pursuits

Beyond his directorial work, Reed is also a musician. He plays in the band Cardinal Family Singers alongside Norwood Cheek. The band has released three albums, and one of their instrumental tracks, "Tilting Scale," was featured in the soundtrack for Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Critical and Commercial Reception

Box Office Performance

Peyton Reed's directorial efforts have consistently achieved significant commercial success, particularly his contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The following table summarizes the performance of his major films:

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore Budget Box office
Bring It On 63% (117 reviews) 52 (31 reviews) B+ $28 million $90.4 million
Down with Love 60% (177 reviews) 52 (39 reviews) C+ $35 million $39.5 million
The Break-Up 34% (192 reviews) 45 (37 reviews) C+ $52 million $205 million
Yes Man 46% (154 reviews) 46 (30 reviews) Aโˆ’ $70 million $223.2 million
Ant-Man 83% (330 reviews) 64 (44 reviews) A $130 million $519.3 million
Ant-Man and the Wasp 87% (431 reviews) 70 (56 reviews) Aโˆ’ $162 million $622.3 million
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 48% (355 reviews) 48 (61 reviews) B $200 million $462 million

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Standardized Identifiers

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