James Mangold: Wolverine's death was necessary

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James Mangold didn’t hesitate too much when it came to killing off Wolverine in his film Logan, because he knew the final movie in the franchise had to bring some “closure” to the embattled mutant’s story.Hugh Jackman reprised the role of the clawed hero for one final time in the 2017 film, which ended with his alter ego’s tragic death.While the plot came as a huge shock to fans, many of whom complained at the way the film had ended, director Mangold has now defended his decision, insisting Wolverine’s death was entirely necessary.Speaking to ComicBook.com about how he first pitched the idea of the controversial conclusion, Mangold explained: “The process is a lot less of a committee than you’d think.