After 17 years Hugh Jackman will miss playing Wolverine

As he steps out as his X-Men character one more time, Hugh Jackman tells Helen Barlow why he’ll miss the snarling anti-hero he has played nine times

THE posters featuring Logan/Wolverine dressed in a suit with his claws extended walking off into the sunset say it all. Logan is the final film where Hugh Jackman will play the character that made him a star and the 48-year-old admits he is ready to leave him behind.

“I was very nervous knowing what was at stake for me and the film exceeded my expectations,” Jackman says. “I looked at the character and there were some moments where I cried, like when Logan was carrying Charles [Patrick Stewart] up the stairs. I felt like I loved that character, but I can’t say I’ll miss him as he’s not going anywhere for me. The fans will remind me every single day or every second day of my life. It’s part of who I am and I’m so grateful for it.”