The force is weak with this one! Star Wars legend Mark Hamill looks worn out as he gets ready to give talk at Oxford Union

By Mike Larkin For Dailymail.com

Published: 23:41 EST, 2 March 2016 | Updated: 03:02 EST, 3 March 2016

He was getting ready to cross lightsabers with some of the sharpest young minds in England.

And Mark Hamill was no doubt wishing he had time for a nap after he arrived to give a talk at the Oxford Union looking a little worn out on Wednesday.

The jolly Star Wars legend jokingly begged his hosts to go easy on him at the prestigious venue, though he may have accidentally forced a few to channel the dark side when he referred the students as 'eggheads.'

Luke who it is: Star Wars legend Mark Hamill looked tired as he got ready to address Oxford Union Wednesday

Luke who it is: Star Wars legend Mark Hamill looked tired as he got ready to address Oxford Union Wednesday

Mark, 64, tweeted: 'Ready to answer questions from @OxfordUnion eggheads-Go easy on me, I know Wookiees better than math! #JediJughead.'

The movie hunk looked dapper, if slightly casual, in a spotted shirt, pullover and woollen scarf, as he got ready to address the great young minds from the University Of Oxford.

It is the second time in the space of a few days he has attended one of Britain's most esteemed educational establishments, as he visited the Cambridge Union last week.

The star, who plays Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker, is in England as filming for Episode VIII started last month at Pinewood Studios in London. The film continues the story lines introduced in The Force Awakens.

Twit: The refreshingly honest actor confessed he is no match for the 'eggheads' at Oxford on Twitter

Twit: The refreshingly honest actor confessed he is no match for the 'eggheads' at Oxford on Twitter

The force is weak with this one: Given Episode VIII is now filming it is understandable he may be a little puggled

The force is weak with this one: Given Episode VIII is now filming it is understandable he may be a little puggled

Time for a cup of Java The Hut: No doubt the star will have perked up after a strong cup of coffee

Time for a cup of Java The Hut: No doubt the star will have perked up after a strong cup of coffee

As well as Mark, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis are all returning.

There will also be new characters played by Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern, and newcomer Kelly Marie Tran.

Star Wars: Episode VIII is scheduled for release December 15, 2017.

He turned to the dark side! Just a few days ago he delivered a talk to the Cambridge Union

He turned to the dark side! Just a few days ago he delivered a talk to the Cambridge Union

What's the point? No doubt the cerebral star was musing over existential matters during the debate

What's the point? No doubt the cerebral star was musing over existential matters during the debate

Return of the Jedi: While Luke will be teaming up with Leia in Episode VIII it is unlikely Han will be coming back

Return of the Jedi: While Luke will be teaming up with Leia in Episode VIII it is unlikely Han will be coming back

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