Scarlett Johansson to serve truffle-flavoured popcorn at her new shop in Paris

Scarlett Johansson is opening a popcorn shop. Not just any old popcorn joint but a gourmet one in Paris, the gastronomic capital of the world, where she spends much of her time.

And the 31-year-old actor is even going to serve customers herself.

The star of Lost in Translation and Under the Skin will be serving up truffle, parmesan and sage flavoured popcorn – her personal favourite – to customers when her Yummy Pop shop opens in the city’s Marais district on Saturday, her spokesman said.

The concept is a labour of love with her French husband, advertising executive Romain Dauriac. And the couple hope that if their “real Vermont cheddar” and other savoury and sweet recipes are a hit, they will open other shops elsewhere.

Her spokesman in Los Angeles said the actor was passionate about popcorn, adding that it was cooked and mixed fresh on the premises with seasonal ingredients.

The couple worked with chef Will Horowitz of Ducks Eater and Harry and Ida’s in New York on their menu, which also includes popcorn that comes with sea salt and olive oil, “real Vermont maple”, strawberries and cream and chocolate-covered strawberries.

Dauriac’s sister will manage the shop.

Johansson’s timing could not be better. The French capital is riding a wave of American-influenced food trends, from brunches and artisan coffee shops to hamburgers, with 70% of restaurants putting them on the menu, according to a recent study.