The "latest development" most likely being "unkown actor lies to try to salvage his rep after shooting his career in the leg".

Yeah, right. The producers put their own reputations and livelihoods on the line and made up this incredibly damaging story about a nobody to avoid the huge international backlash that would've been caused by recasting a minor role. That dog won't hunt, Page.
At least the dickiewaver is true to his last name. :)

Here's his replacement:

http://img.timeinc.net/people/i/2005...21/nkearse.jpg

Nashawn Kearse

Hmm...that new guy seems too handsome for the part. We'll see.