Ha! I was just reading an article about this as well on the Daily What. They cited this news source:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118034972So, maybe it will be for sure.
They also said that he might be playing an Elf named Lindir and possibly have a singing part (but that part, may just be their musings
) But, he will always be Figwit in my hearrrtttt. <3