"I've loved doing the Star Wars films with all the fanfares and flourish," says Williams in a video posted to the official Star Wars website. The 'galaxy far, far away' I feel like I'm still in it."

John Williams' involvement in the film marks the latest in a series of throwbacks to the original series. Original trilogy stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are also expected to appear on screen for the film's 2015 release.

Other than that, precious little is known about Episode VII. Even Williams is willfully unaware. "Of course, I haven't seen the script," the composer says in the video interview.