20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Logan
1. The Reasons Behind Hanging Up The Claws
As Hugh Jackman’s tenure in the role soldiered on, it was clear that he would not don the claws into perpetuity. Factors such as his age, the grueling workout regimen and his skin cancer meant that Jackman’s time as Wolverine would eventually end.
However, it was a conversation with Jerry Seinfeld (who has experience with walking away from a beloved role when it is too late) that finally convinced the Australian actor to call it a day. Basically, the comedian mentioned that it is for the best if you leave a beloved project while you are on a high instead of using up all the goodwill said project generated.
Fortunately, Jackman took this advice to heart and ended his legendary run with impressive and poignant poise.