true blood - Season 6 Finale: Has there been any information about this character's fate?

In the season 6 finale of True Blood, (S06E10)

Eric is shown going up in flame as the fairy blood's effect wears off.

Has there been any information about this character's fate? I'd see any interviews with cast/crew to see if the actor will be returning for Season 7 (although in this universe, the actor returning doesn't necessarily mean the character will be).

Answer

The show runner now confirms he is alive ! but a bit crispy and the consequences of firebathing

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s59/true-blood/news/a508565/alexander-skarsgard-will-return-to-true-blood-showrunner-confirms.html