Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are rumoured to be returning to the new Star Wars film (Picture: Lucasfilm)

Star Wars Episode 7 will reportedly focus on Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo instead of their children.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, JJ Abrams’ upcoming film will centre on the original stars.

Lawrence Kasdan, who penned The Empire Strikes Back, is writing a script which will revolve around the characters played by Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford.

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JJ Abrams is directing Star Wars Episode 7 (Picture: Getty)

The magazine reports: ‘The new characters, the offspring, will now be in supporting roles … and take centre stage in Episode VIII and IX.’

Star Wars Episode 7 is billed as ‘a fitting send-off’ for Han, Luke and Leia.



Toy Story screenwriter Michael Arndt was reportedly replaced by Kasdan because his script would have focused on the characters’ children.

Meanwhile, Michael Fassbender, Hugo Weaving, Girls star Adam Driver and Breaking Bad star Jesse Plemons have recently been linked to parts in the movie.

Star Wars Episode 7 is due out in December 18, 2015.