A significant portion of Hugh Jackman’s decision to leave Wolverine behind stemmed from his desire to exit the X-Men franchise with some creative gas left in the tank.
The folks behind Seinfeld ended that series on their own terms, the way they wanted to conclude it, and Hugh Jackman similarly used Logan to give Wolverine the creatively satisfying and energizing ending that he wanted to see for his beloved anti-hero.
The actor has spoken about his talk with Jerry Seinfeld prior to making the decision, and the comedian’s advice to him about quitting was rooted in the belief that it is better to walk away before overstaying your welcome in a given project.