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A Turlock teenager gained instant fame thanks to a viral video showing his remarkable re-creation of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” dance moves.Turlock teen performs MJ -- possibly better than MJBrett Nichols, 17, is receiving media calls from around the nation following the circulation of his talent rally performance.Watch report: Turlock teens gains fame after viral video of Michael Jackson danceHe danced in front of all the students at Pitman High School last Friday.But the school video was only posted to Facebook on Wednesday -- and the sharing started Thursday.School officials received at least 14 calls from media outlets by noon today.The video shows the tall, red-headed swimmer doing a jaw-dropping recreation of the famous dance moves, including an icy smooth moon walk.MTV said Nichols' performance was better than the new MJ hologram."I’d really like to make a name for myself in Hollywood," Nichols told KCRA 3. “My real passion is filmmaking, but dancing is that one thing I can put my energy into."Nichols said he has practiced Jackson’s dance moves for many years, but only gotten good in the past five or so years. He knew he was getting close based on the enthusiastic response from his friends and family.Perhaps the highest compliment came in a phone call to school Principal Rod Hollars from a representative of the Michael Jackson Estate."She said, 'We see a lot of these, but we have not seen anything that quite captures the essence of Michael Jackson like Brett did at that talent show,'” Hollars said. Nichols said he’s trying to take all the media attention in stride."It’s unreal," he said. "I’m just really excited -- (it's) scary. But then again, it’s no good if I’m nervous." Nichols said he will be working on producing a new Jackson-themed dance video soon. This one will involve more people and be more exciting, he added.Also: What are the odds? MJ teen grew up next door to Kaepernick-----Have you seen the video yet? You'll be blown away by Nichols' version of "Billie Jean," complete with the moonwalk. Desktop users, the embedded video is sitting below.MJ Hologram danceMobile users, watch here.