20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Logan
8. The Film’s Rating Was Set In Stone Long Before Deadpool’s Success
Once it was revealed that Logan was going to be rated-R, many pundits and fans assumed that the film’s rating was a response to Deadpool’s unexpected success despite its adult nature.
At the time, this made sense, even though it somewhat suggested that Fox was turning Wolverine's epilogue into an unnecessary bloodbath and swear-fest. However, James Mangold revealed that Logan was always going to be rated-R and this was due to its mature storyline and grave themes.
He stated that he wanted to move the narrative away from tonal sensibilities seen in most superhero efforts in order to have control over the picture's pace and fully explore its mature subject matter. Fortunately, the tonal shift paid off handsomely and the adult nature fit in seamlessly with the somber nature of Logan's final days.