James Mangold directs Logan from a screenplay by Michael Green and Scott Frank & James Mangold and astory by David James Kelly and James Mangold.
Speaking with James Mangold, who helped form the story, write the screenplay, and direct Logan, I was told an interesting answer that may disappoint some fans.
James Mangold: I always feel a certain contingent of fans who are yearning for it.
I somehow feel that if somehow we ever put Hugh [Jackman] into one of those outfits, people would not be happy.