...to play the character on Batman

https://www.metv.com/stories/eartha-kitt-had-never-seen-julie-newmars-portrayal-of-catwoman-before-she-agreed-to-play-the-character-of-batman

"I'm approaching Catwoman in my own way," said the actor.

Adam West wasn't particularly upset that he wasn't approached to play Batman in Tim Burton's 1989 film (https://www.metv.com/stories/adam-west-wasnt-particularly-upset-that-he-wasnt-approached-to-play-batman-in-tim-burtons-1989-film)

West was content to leave the cowl behind.

Every woman who played the part of Catwoman were perfect in their own way. I couldn't see Adam West in Tim Burton's Batman.