Saying he was "stunned and flattered" and that "earning this little place in pop-culture history was the last thing [he] ever expected", Berkeley stated that he was only informed of the role earlier during season 6.[3] Berkeley said that Red John's death was the "perfect way to go out", and also said that the chase preceding Red John's death was filmed in numerous locations in California including Hollywood, Pomona, Pasadena, and Whittier.[3] Berkeley also named Red John as the most evil antagonist he has played among his frequent place in the position during his career.[3]