I, personally, can easily see Cavill as Maedhros. For pretty much this exact reason. I'm not really bothered by his height, though I get why a person standing naturally at the height we're looking for would be a relatively more appealing option.
Chris Gordon.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5575343/?ref_=tt_cl_t8
Age: 39
Height: 6'1
A little older, admittedly, but I love his look. He's Dan Stevensesque.
Wade Briggs.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4178551/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm
Age: 26
Height: 5'11
I'm pretty much going by looks as well on this, and can see him as the son of Edward Hogg (our choice for Lenwe).
Also Maude Hirst.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2542123/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm
Age: 25
I love Maude Hirst. I've seen her play someone who is beautiful and kind. I'd love to see her as Amarië.
EDIT: WAS CHOSEN; OK BY EXECS
I nominate Georgia Moffet.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0595634/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm
Age: 33
Height: 5'2
(I'd previously nominated Joanna Vanderham, but personally prefer to save her for adult Idril instead)
I nominate Emerald Fennell.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2193504/
Age: 32
A lovely, multitalented actress whom I can see playing this character who takes charge of her own destiny.
I nominate Peter Gantzler.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0304644/
Age: 59
Height: 6'2
I enjoyed watching him play the role of King Ragnar in The Last Kingdom. I think he would be perfect playing the Lord of Nogrod, with a hint of the villainous, but commanding a great deal of respect. I see...
I nominate Rob-James Collier.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1674947/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Age: 31
Height: 6'2
He's played a character that can be quite a bit of a jerk, but not unilaterally so. There are several elements of humanity and passion that viewers can relate to, despite his flaws. I can...