Will the old Star Wars gang be back for Episode 7? (Picture: Lucasfilm)

A full-scale replica of the Millennium Falcon is reportedly under construction at Pinewood studios for Star Wars Episode 7.

According to Den Of Geek, a model of the spacecraft is being built for the upcoming sci-fi blockbuster.

The site reports: ‘There’s been a security clampdown in the prop shop at Pinewood Studios, but we now understand that work is afoot on building a full, scale Millennium Falcon there.’

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

A picture of what looked like the Millennium Falcon was spotted in the first glimpse of concept art for the new JJ Abrams movie.


Den Of Geek are also reporting that model makers have been hired on seven-year contracts, which would include three sequels and three spin-off films.

Star Wars Episode 7 is out on December 18, 2015. MORE: First look at Star Wars Episode 7 concept art? Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill are rumoured to be reprising their roles in the new film although nothing has been confirmed yet.