Die-hard Star Wars fans can rest easy, as The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams has confirmed that the seventh chapter in the beloved sci-fi film series won't deal with midi-chlorians.

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During the red carpet premiere for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Abrams was asked by MTV whether or not midi-chlorians will be a part of Star Wars: The Force Awakens , to which the director responded with a simple "No."Midi-chlorians were introduced in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace as a means to explain the mysticism behind the connection the Jedi have to the Force. Needless to say, this explanation didn't resonate particularly well with fans of the original trilogy, so this news will undoubtedly please many longtime fans.J.J. Abrams has made it clear that The Force Awakens will be a return to form for Star Wars, as his upcoming film makes use of many practical effects and pays tribute to the original cast. The director is so dedicated in fact, that he managed to break his back helping Harrison Ford when the Han Solo actor injured himself on the Millennium Falcon.Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters on December 18, 2015. For more on the highly anticipated film, here are 9 exciting new things we learned about Episode VII at SDCC Via Screenrant

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