When Hugh Jackman returned to the iconic character he left in 2017's Logan for the MCU's latest Deadpool & Wolverine, he had only one permission.

Hugh Jackman first jumped into the role of Wolverine in 2000's X-Men, carving his way into the hearts of fans and becoming the face of mutant mayhem. So naturally, his retirement in 2017's Logan left fans clamoring for more. As Jackman delved deeper into the world of Wolverine and the X-Men series, he realized he wasn't done with the character yet.

And in the blink of an eye, the actor was suddenly ready to take out his claws again. And just like that, Wolverine was back in action, this time paired with Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool. But he had a claim when he returned in that suit.

In a recent interview with Variety magazine, the charismatic Deadpool & Wolverine duo, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman along with director Shawn Levy, addressed a question that had fans eagerly awaiting their answer, Did Jackman ever feel the urge to return to his iconic role after Logan? What motivated his surprising decision to consider returning? Jackman explained,