Star Wars: Episode VII continues to garner an increasing amount of interest over its highly anticipated release . The latest topic on the future blockbuster pertains to its usage of CGI, as the JJ Abrams' directed flick is reportedly set to minimally use it in favor of practical effects.

According to Metro, producer Kathleen Kennedy stated that the 'story and characters' will be the centerpiece to Star Wars' upcoming movie, which will be less dependent on CGI and more reliant on its vintage style.

"We have an amazing team at ILM, who can create fantastic effects, but if we don't have a great story and characters, the effects mean nothing," he said.

When Kennedy was queried about her inclination to use more basic shot sequences, she gave the following response:

"It's a conversation we're having all the time in the development of Episode VII," she added.

"Looking at all the Star Wars movies and getting a feel for what even some of the early films did, combining real locations and special effects - that's something we're looking very seriously at," Kennedy said.

The Star Wars: Episode VII storyline will occur around the time period after the events of Return of the Jedi. The film is scheduled to launch on July 15, 2015. A fan-made trailer of the future flick can be viewed below.

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