The Elsbeth Season 3 premiere concluded with a tribute that said, “In memory of Jeff Christiano.” This left fans wondering about him and how he is related to the CBS show. So, who was Jeff Christiano, and why did the makers of Elsbeth pay a tribute to him after his death?
Here’s everything we’ve gathered about Christiano and his connection to the show.
Who was Jeff Christiano, and why did Elsbeth’s Season 3 premiere honor him?
Jeff Christiano worked as a Greensman and Greens Coordinator on Elsbeth Season 3. He used to maintain the plants and gardens on the set, adding the natural landscape elements to television and film productions.
During his career, Christiano had worked on various movie and TV show sets. This includes I Am Legend, John Wick: Chapter 2, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and The Good Wife universe, The Good Fight, and Evil. Moreover, Christiano’s most recent work was on The Gilded Age, Daredevil: Born Again, You, as well as And Just Like That…
Given that Jeff Christiano was a part of Elsbeth Season 3’s creative team, the creators decided to acknowledge his contributions post his death. He passed away in June 2025 at the age of 51.
Additionally, his vast work in the entertainment industry was also acknowledged by the cast and crew of And Just Like That… on July 8, 2025. Production designer Miguel Lopez-Castillo shared a heartfelt Instagram post honoring the show’s veteran crew member.
The caption stated, “A sad and tragic personal note in our crew. The garden in Carrie’s Home was the work of Greensman Jeff Christiano. The set undergoes several changes during the season, as Carrie develops a new relationship with the space, and her new home in general.”
Castillo added, “Jeff built that with his team, with care and dedication every step of the way. Jeff passed away suddenly, just last week, aged 51. He was a good family man and an incredibly valuable collaborator. I’ll think of him with much respect and gratitude.”
