One should not make the mistake to just judge a single photograph, for a role in a film. Its also important how they move and talk, and what the perception of the person based on existing films is. I'm not in the position to judge about any of these castings or your suggestion, just wanted bring in this point into the discussion.

I was crossing my fingers for Hunter Schafer, but the casting they chose looks pretty decent. They're a bit younger than I expected but I guess it's lore accurate.

Y'all are weird as fuck about this casting I don't like it.

That's pretty lore accurate, though, right?

Most Links are portrayed as being either kids/teenagers or very young-looking adults, and Zelda is often portrayed as being a more experienced character, still young but often already embroiled in the politics or conflicts that are core to the story's initial setup. Link usually shows character growth as he rises to the challenge, but Zelda is often a more static character, who starts the story fully fledged.

I've never heard of either actor, but a cursory Google to look at their various photos and I can see them working in the roles. Obviously assuming they can act, too.