'The Wolverine 2' Cast Rumors: Hugh Jackman Last Movie As Logan Could Be 'X-Men:Days Of Future Past!' Will The Solo Sequel Be Cancelled?

Hugh Jackman has defined the Wolverine role on the big screen, and the role has also defined his career. However, all good things must come to an end. Will he retire the retractable claws too soon for "The Wolverine 2?"

Fox has already requested for "The Wolverine 2" due to the success of "The Wolverine." It became the second most successful "X-men" movie with a $ 414 million take, and the best worldwide gross among all "X-men" flicks at $282 million (figures from Box-Office Mojo).

James Mangold, the director of "The Wolverine" already confirmed the project since last November in Collider: "Well pre-production - I would say I'm not there yet. But I have taken finger to key. Let's say that. There's been typing. And ideas. And talking amongst all the principles."

Hugh Jackman has agreed in principle, but he considers that he is approaching 50 years old (he's actually 45 years old) and the physical requirements of the role becomes more difficult as he gets older.

He was recently interviewed by JoBlo on the set of "X-Men Days of Future Past." He mentioned some ominous words:  "I feel better within myself and I think the team does in terms of what we created with THE WOLVERINE. This might look bad in print, but I don't feel the weight of that like I did after the first WOLVERINE. After that one, I felt we still hadn't created that movie. And I've been so lucky to play it and I always wanted to have that feeling in 30 years when someone says, "What movie should I watch?" and I'd say, "Watch this one." "What's the Wolverine?" and I'd say, "That's Wolverine." And I won't tell you now, but if someone asks what X-Men movie should I watch, maybe this one [DAYS OF FUTURE PAST]... But that's what motivates me."

How long can he sustain the role of Wolverine?: "I don't think about that. How long. I know 100% it'll come to an end and it should. I've said before, I always think the great parts outlive the actors that play them and that's a stage tradition, that goes back hundreds of years and it should be that way. I came off the bench to play this part and when people do that, they're even more reluctant to give it up! But I love playing it and I really love playing THE WOLVERINE and I was very motivated to do what I thought was a more definitive version of that character and being in this is a dream. There's no way I'd miss out on this opportunity, right? So to go on from there, here's how I think. It has to be more interesting than the last Wolverine if I'm going to a Wolverine movie, it has to be more compelling. And the same with an ensemble piece, whatever it's called, it would have to be the same thing. I don't know when that will be. Who knows? I don't know what'll happen. Obviously The Wolverine's still in theaters and this still has a year to go, so in a way I'm not even thinking about it right now, but that's always been my touchstone. "

There is still much hope that great material will convince him to don the claws, at least once more.